Chicago Health Dept
2519-2523 W 63RD ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026), 1 critical violation noted.
6 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 5 critical violations in the last 12 months.
No certified food service manager on site, no certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
No certified food service manager on site, no certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
No vomit and diarrhea clean up kit on site, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Obstructed hand wash sinks in prep kitchen and front service line ( utensils, aprons placed in. Instructed to keep hand wash sinks accessible at all times during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
No date marking on cooked food containers in walk-in cooler, Instructed to date all cooked food items and discard within 7 days. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
No food temperature measuring devices, no probe thermometer on site. instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
No pest control service, no log book instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c)
Food equipment at the bar area not clean, cutting boards, blenders, prep table all not clean with food debris and encrusted foods. instructed to clean and maintain.
Ice maker not protected from customers, ice maker placed in hallway leading to customers restroom, Instructed to keep away from customers reach.
No food handler training certificate for all employees, instructed to obtain.
OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PERSON-IN-CHARGE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER STAFF WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING TCS FOODS (REFRIED BEANS, COOKED RICE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES THAT TCS FOOD IS PREPARED OR HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY (KITCHEN AREA, SERVER AREA, BAR AREA). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE ADDED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HANDWASHING CLEANSER NOT PROVIDED AT BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING CLEANSER TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED SOAP TO BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) VIOLATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT THE BAR AREA BLOCKED BY BEVERAGE CART AND INACCESSIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ON-SITE ARE FREE FROM OBSTRUCTIONS AND ACCESSIBLE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED OBSTRUCTION FROM HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) VIOLATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
OBSERVED CLEAN LINENS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH FOOD, USED TO COVER DOUGH IN THE WALK-IN COOLER RACK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LINENS AND ONLY USE LINENS IN CONTACT WITH FOOD TO LINE A FOOD CONTAINER FOR SERVICE.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS LEFT OUT OF SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE WET AT BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN SUBMERGED IN WATER WITH NO SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN WIPING CLOTHS USED FOR WIPING EQUIPMENT SURFACES IN WATER WITH ADEQUATE SANITIZER.
OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
OBSERVED SLIDING DOOR TO UTILITY SINK/WATER HEATER CLOSET TO BE IN POOR REPAIR AND STUCK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE UTILITY CLOSET DOOR AND MAINTAIN FACILITY AND DOORS IN GOOD REPAIR.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
DISPENSING UTENSILS IMMERSED IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO STORE HANDLE ABOVE TOP OF FOOD AND CONTAINER
SMALL LEAK UNDER HANDWASH SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
MISSING COVER FOR TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN
2-102.13- MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS ARE RAW (EX. CEVICHE, OYSTERS, AGUACHILES)WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES (COLD/HOT MEASURING DEVICE)
NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND PROOF OF SERVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
UNPROTECTED/UNLOCKED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN HALLWAY LEADING TO CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE LOCK/PROPER PROTECTION FOR ICE MACHINE IN COMMON AREA AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
MISSING SANITIZING TESTING DEVICE FOR CHLORINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
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