Chicago Health Dept
5357 N ASHLAND AVE · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2025).
20 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Jul 2025.
OBSERVED SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS BEING REUSED TO STORE MEAT BROTH IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS AND TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR TRASH BIN IN TOILET ROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW THE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR THRESHOLD. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2509609 DATED ON 05/12/21 WAS NOT CORRECTED-#38 6-501.112 REMOVE FROM BASEMENT STORAGE AREA DEAD INSECT UNDER SHELF, AND BEHIND THE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY THE DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
2-501.11 FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, ALSO MISSING MOP,ETC. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
6-501.112 REMOVE FROM BASEMENT STOARGE AREA DEAD INSECT UNDER SHELF,AND BEHIND THE REACH-IN COOLER
4-201.11 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER UNDER COFFEE STATION.REPLACE
4-101.11(B, C, D, E) BROKEN HANDLES AT CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
4-101.19 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA
4-301.12 NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS
5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK WITH DETACHABLE FAUCET THAT CAN CAUSE POSSIBLE CROSS CONNECTION.
6-501.110 EMPLOYEES BAG, ETC STORED AT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA
FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, ALSO MISSING MOP,ETC. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
REMOVE FROM BASEMENT STOARGE AREA DEAD INSECT UNDER SHELF,AND BEHIND THE REACH-IN COOLER
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER UNDER COFFEE STATION.REPLACE
BROKEN HANDLES AT CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA
NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK WITH DETACHABLE FAUCET THAT CAN CAUSE POSSIBLE CROSS CONNECTION.
EMPLOYEES BAG, ETC STORED ATPREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-21-2020,REPORT #2369514 #51) 5-204.12 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ICE MACHINE, DRIP COFFEE MACHINE, AND ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. #55)6-201.11 FOUND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ICE MACHINE, DRIP COFFEE MACHINE, AND ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO INCIDENT CLEAN UP KIT. INFORMED CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER THAT INCIDENT KIT MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER/ COLD HOLD UNIT WHEN YOU ENTER COOKING AREA WITH GASKETS IN DISREPAIR. REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED. REPAIR/REPLACE CHEST FREEZER LID.
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK WITH DETACHABLE FAUCET THAT CAN CAUSE POSSIBLE CROSS CONNECTION. OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE. INSTALL AND BE ABLE TO POINT OUT BACK FLOW PREVETION DEVICES TO INSPECTOR AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
3-501.18 NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER, DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND DOOR OF CHEST FREEZER ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
KNIVES OBSERVED IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE PREP TWO DOOR COOLER AND PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK WITH BUCKLING, PEELING FLOOR TILES AND OPEN CREVICE ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER SINK. ALSO DEEP HOLES IN WOODEN FLOOR IN THE DINING ROOM AND IN FRONT OF DISPLAY COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK FOR RINSING OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED METAL COFFEE PREP CUPS IN THE FRONT PREP COFFEE STATION AREA.
OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT ACCESSIBLE. EMPLOYEE NOTED USING THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK TO RINSE OUT CREAM FROM METAL CUPS USED DURING THE INSPECTION TO MAKE COFFEE DRINKS. INSTRUCTED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE USED FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM #1982627 ON 2-3-17 NOT CORRECTED. #32-MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE TAPE AND PROPERLY REPAIR MACHINE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
KNIVES OBSERVED IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE PREP TWO DOOR COOLER AND PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK WITH BUCKLING, PEELING FLOOR TILES AND OPEN CREVICE ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER SINK. ALSO DEEP HOLES IN WOODEN FLOOR IN THE DINING ROOM AND IN FRONT OF DISPLAY COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK FOR RINSING OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED METAL COFFEE PREP CUPS IN THE FRONT PREP COFFEE STATION AREA.
MUST NOT USE CARD BOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVING IN FOOD PREP. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE ICE MACHINE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
LIGHT AT THE BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN COOLERS MUST BE SHIELDED OR SHATTER PROOF.
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN INSIDE THE PROVIDED CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE ONE DOOR EACH IN COOLER. SUCH AS GREEK SALAD A 44.1F,2 3/4 LBS, LENTIL SALAD AT 67.2F, 5.5 LBS. CURRY SALAD AT 44,2F, 7LBS, TUNA SALAD AT 44.9F, 6LBS. REACH IN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 35F. MANAGER DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $ $294.00, TOTAL 21 2.5 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
DAMAGED FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS BY THE DISH WASHING ARE CLOSE TO THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT.
FOUND THE DOOR SWEEP ATTACHED TO THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH A PIECE OF DUCT TAPE COVERING A SMALL SECTION BUT STILL PROPERLY SEALING THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR SWEEP AND MAINTAIN.
REMOVE DISCOLORATION FROM THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZERS IN THE BASEEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD NOT LABELED.OBSERVED FOOD LIQUID ON SERVING CONTAINER ON TOP SELF SERVE STATION.ALL FOOD MUST BE LABELED ONCE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER
RAW WOOD PANELS INSIDE THE GARBAGE CABINET IN SERVING AREA IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN PEELING PAINT AND SURFACE IS POROUS, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
FLOOR NOT SEAL BETWEEN THE WALL AND CEMENT FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE GARBAGE CABINET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CABINET.
OBSERVED HOLE IN WASHROOM WALL BY HANDWASH BOWL CABINET. MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL.
BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED UNDER STAIRCASE (BOXES, CHAIRS, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR/AWAY FROM WALLS OR REMOVE ALL ITMES TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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