JUL 18
2025
PASS · 0 violations
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Chicago Health Dept
4882 N CLARK ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2025).
8 inspections on record since 2020 · Last inspected Jul 2025.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
VIOLATIONS
21
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 28
2024
PASS 6 violations
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ETC)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES OR MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN PREP AREA FOR EASY ACCESS ON FLOOR CLEANING. -------INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER USE RAISED SHELVES FOR STORING CLEANING CHEMICALS INSIDE MOP CLOSET.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DRIED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SOME CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AND EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
JUN 21
2023
PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT BAR AND REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
APR 17
2023
PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT BAR AND REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.
AUG 16
2022
PASS 4 violations
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
1-DOOR REACH-IN PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS LOST/NOT ATTACHED TO COOLER DOOR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID DAMAGED COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SLICER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SLICER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
1-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER/OWNER SAID SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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MAY 25
2021
PASS 4 violations
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
CEILING VENT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED AT REAR STORAGE AREA,TOO DARK
JUN 11
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
UNDERCOOKED FOOD NOT PROPERLY BEING DISCLOSED INSIDE MENU.(EGGS SOLD UNDERCOOKED ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST MAKE CORRECTIONS.
JUN 9
2020
FAIL 2 violations
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT NOT PROPERLY WRITTEN INSIDE MENU FOR EGGS SOLD UNDERCOOKED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOUND NO FOOD GUARD FOR ESPRESSO MACHINE/3COMPARTMENT BAR SINK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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