Chicago Health Dept
5648 W DIVERSEY AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Oct 2025).
16 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Oct 2025.
OBSERVED TWO CEILING TILES NEAR WINDOW WITH WATER STAINING DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING TILES IN PREP AND SERVING AREA AT ALL TIMES.
OSERVED CLOSING WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE OVEN.
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BETWEEN THE OVEN AND STOVE.
ONE OF THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE REAR PREP AREA IS MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM.
OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA, AND ON THE CEILING INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM PREMISES.
NOTED AN EXCESS OF OLD FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON AND INSIDE THE SMALL OVENS, INSIDE THE GLASS TOP CHEST FREEZER LID, AND ON THE PASTRY MACHINE AND LARGE FLOOR MIXER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE AN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 1-DOOR BEVERAGE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 14 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES: ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE CHEST FREEZER AND LARGE FLOOR MIXER, ON THE DISH AREA FLOOR MAT, ON THE WALL NEAR THE EXIT DOOR, INSIDE THE DIRTY LINEN BAG, ON THE GARBAGE CAN, AND ON THE CLEAN DISH SHELF ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES AND ACTIVITY, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSEST, AS WELL AS DEAD INSECTS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM PREMISES.
OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE AC UNIT NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL GAP TO PREVENT PEST/RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A KNIFE BEING STORED IN BETWEEN A PREP TABLE AND DIRTY WALL. OBSERVED A CUP BEING USED AS A SCOOP INSIDE A FOOD CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE UNTENSILS IN CLEAN LOCATIONS, AND TO USE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE, AND THAT THE HANDLE MUST BE STORED ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FOOD.
NOTED AN EXCESS OF OLD FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON AND INSIDE THE SMALL OVENS, INSIDE THE GLASS TOP CHEST FREEZER LID, AND ON THE PASTRY MACHINE AND LARGE FLOOR MIXER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, SUCH AS BROKEN EQUIPEMNT, ETC. MUST REMOVE ALL ITMES THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, CLEAN, AND REORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ITEMS.
NOTED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND FOOD INSIDE THE CREVICES OF THE DISH AREA FLOOR MAT, AND ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE WALL BASE THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR MAT AND FLOORS, AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS OVER THE REAR PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE GLASS BULB LOCATED ON THE EDGE OF THE VENTILATION HOOD.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 2/24/2021 REPORT #2485122 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #10 (6-301.14) OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE. VIOLATION #37 (3-302.12) MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER. VIOLATION #40 (2-402.11) OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COOKING AND PREPARING FOODS WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. VIOLATION #55 (6-201.16) OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #56 (6-501.14) OBSERVED GREASE BUID UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COOKING AND PREPARING FOODS WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREPARION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT THE COFFEE ESPRESSO MACHINE IN FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVED AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE UNISEX WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUID UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, AND OVENS.
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED AN OPENING (APPROXIMATELY 1" HIGH AND 3 FEET LONG) ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT SIDE OF THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. THE DUMPSTER IS RUSTED OUT ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT SIDE AND IS ACCESSIBLE TO RODENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED TERRY CLOTH TOWELS LINEING SHELF AT FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN CEILNG PANELS AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING PANELS THAT ARE CRACKED AND BROKEN.
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS AND BENT-UP LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA/HOT LINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AND BENT UP LIGHT SHIELD.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM,STORAGE CLOSET AND BASEMENT.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP
Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CONNECT THE DIPPING WELL AND MAINTAIN
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT 44.7F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F R BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF GLASS REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS 2- 1/2 QTS. NATURAL YOGURT 45.5F-46.3F,1QT. STRAWBERRY YOGURT 45.3F,1- GALLON NUT YOGURT 45.4F,1/2 LB. SHREDDED CHICKEN 47.6F,1LB. CUT LETTUCE 49.2F,4QTS. VERDE SALSA 48.5F. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. APPX.22.4 LBS.$70.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND IN POOLING DIRTY BLACK WATER ON FLOOR NEXT TO WASH MACHINE, FLYING AROUND IN REAR PREP AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/26/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM UNUSED COOLERS,PREP TABLE.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM,STORAGE CLOSET AND BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CONNECT THE DIPPING WELL AND MAINTAIN.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT
OBSERVED REAR MICROWAVE, AND TOASTER OVEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN FRONT DINING AREA NOT CLEAN UNDER TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR MIXER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO FILL HOLES ON THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED. ALSO REMOVE SMALL PROPANE TANK FROM BASEMENT, CAN'T BE STORED INSIDE.
OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE HEATER ROOM, UNDER THE 3 COMP. SINK AREA, AND BEHIND THE COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. ALSO HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR MIXER NOT CLEAN , INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN PLACE FLOOR MIXER. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOLER DOORS.ALSO CLEAN/SANITIZE THE FRONT COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE THE COFFEE BASKET.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN THRU-OUT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED FRONT WALL IN POOR REPAIR NEXT TO CONDIMENT COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING OVER REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING AND HAS BLACK ELECTRICAL TAPE ON IT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND NO HOT WATER AT PREMISES.CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE.
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