SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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6251 N MCCORMICK RD · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 25, 2025 · passed

4 of 8 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Sep 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 25
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 9
2024
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

ICE SCOOPS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON THE TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE.

MINORFacility Condition
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE.-----MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR WALLS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES INCLUDING CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL.

OCT 27
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FOIL USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

FEB 10
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, SALT ETC).

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (TOMATO SAUCE) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE POSTED AT THE ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE TO THE COVERED LOCATION AND AT LEAST ONE LOCATION INSIDE PREMISES THAT IS CONSPICOUSLY VISIBLE, INFORMING PATRONS OF THE FULL VACCINATION REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNAGE.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

FOUND NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER EXHIBIT A. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 2-112-340

JUN 30
2021
PASSED
0 violations
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JUN 22
2021
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WRITTEN ON MENU. ESTABLISHMENT IS SERVING 1/2 POUND BURGERS COOKED TO ORDER. MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE WITH AN ASTERISK ON THE BURGERS. AT BOTTOM OF MENU, THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT MUST BE PROVIDED, *THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER. CONSUMPTION OF RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS LIKE BEEF, EGGS, POULTRY, FISH, SHELLFISH, LAMB OR SEAFOOD MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THREE HAND WASHING SINKS IN MEN'S BATHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN THE MIDDLE WAS READING 92.7F. MUST MAINTAIN WATER TEMPERATURE TO 100.0F AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 17
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

SEP 10
2020
FAILED
8 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. INFORMATION GIVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP, BAR, WASHROOMS)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED/SEAL BOTTOM AND MIDDLE OF FRONT SIDE DOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND AN OPENING BETWEEN FLOOR AND FLOOR BASEBOARD INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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