Chicago Health Dept
1956 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (May 2025), 1 critical violation noted.
13 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected May 2025.
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( heavy cream, milk...)instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
Cloth towel hung to dry on clean utensils rack, instructed to keep away.
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE REQUIRED ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT SERVICE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS, BOTTOM SHELF, AND GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE FAN VENT COVER INSIDE OF THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA BETWEEN THE SAID SINK AND PREP TABLE(ON TOP THE TABLE ARE STORED MIXERS).SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE OBSERVED ONE SMALL NECK( MOUTH) WATER BOTTLE,ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A LARGER MOUTH WATER BOTTLE OR PROVIDE AT BRUSH TO BE ABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE SAID BOTTLE.
ENCRUSTED FOOD UNDER THE PREP TABLE BY THE REAR DOOR,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WATER ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 5 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.KEEP FLOOR DRY
FOOD LIQUIDS ON NORTH WALL TILES UNDER THE PREP TABLE BY THE REAR DOOR,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NEED TO PROVIDE
FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED.NO SOAP PROVIDED AT SERVICE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT AREA. NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST.SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE MUST BE PROVIDED ON EACH EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK STRENGTH OF SANITIZER SOLUTION AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA BETWEEN THE SAID SINK AND PREP TABLE(ON TOP THE TABLE ARE STORED MIXERS).SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE OBSERVED ONE SMALL NECK( MOUTH) WATER BOTTLE,ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A LARGER MOUTH WATER BOTTLE OR PROVIDE AT BRUSH TO BE ABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE SAID BOTTLE.
ENCRUSTED FOOD UNDER THE PREP TABLE BY THE REAR DOOR,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WATER ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 5 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.KEEP FLOOR DRY
FOOD LIQUIDS ON NORTH WALL TILES UNDER THE PREP TABLE BY THE REAR DOOR,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NEED TO PROVIDE
LEAK AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER IN NEED OF REPAIR. AIR VENTS IN BATHROOM AND REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LARGE LEAK. WATER SPRAYS FROM NOZZLE AND HANDLE WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. FAUCET MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT FAUCET AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER, STORAGE CABINETS, PREP TABLES, LARGE CAN OPENER, ALL SINKS, INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER AND ALL RUBBER GASKETS ON COOLERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUOND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LEAK AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER IN NEED OF REPAIR. AIR VENTS IN BATHROOM AND REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN CABINETS MUST BE REMOVED TO REDUCE CLUTTER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR UNDER CAKE DISPLAY COOLER. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN SERVICE AREA.
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN CAKE DISPLAY COOLER AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISPLAY CASES.
REPAIR LEAK UNDER CAKE DISPLAY COOLER.
ORGANIZE TOP OF REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. REMOVE UNUSED ARTICLES IN UTILITY CLOSET. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP MISSING.MUST INSTALL.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST PROVIDE AT TIME OF INSPECTION
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. NO GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON SITE MUST PROVIDE AT TIME OF INSPECTION
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF CERT. POSTED OR AVAILABLE, MUST PROVIDE AT TIME OF INSPECTION
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT BATHROOM DOOR
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS
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. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN BASEMENT AREA, REMOVE ALL TRASH AND DEBRI
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