SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PLENTY GOODS.

YOUR CALL. 52/100

1000 N DAMEN AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 17, 2026 · passed

3 of 5 inspections passed, 2 failed. 2 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
3 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
24
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Sep 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 17
2026
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS IN THE DISPLAY COOLER NEAR THE COFFEE/ESPRESSO BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE PREP AREA AND ABOVE THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

DEC 16
2025
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN A NEWLY CONSTRUCTED COFFEE PREP AREA LOCATED IN DINING AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP& TOWELS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 OBSERVED NO BARRIER AT REAR PREP AREA THAT LEADS TO CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM TO PREVENT ENTRY INTO PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN OR POST A NOTICE STATING NO PUBLIC TOILETROOM .A BARRIER AROUND COFFEE MACHINE AND CUPS AT COUNTER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND STANDING WATER,DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAIN AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.114 MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSET,UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP ALONG WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.17 MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND DEBRIS BUILD UP IN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.16 MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS FROM MOP BUCKET.

DEC 9
2025
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN A NEWLY CONSTRUCTED COFFEE PREP AREA LOCATED IN DINING AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP& TOWELS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO BARRIER AT REAR PREP AREA THAT LEADS TO CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM TO PREVENT ENTRY INTO PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN OR POST A NOTICE STATING NO PUBLIC TOILETROOM .A BARRIER AROUND COFFEE MACHINE AND CUPS AT COUNTER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND STANDING WATER,DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAIN AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSET,UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP ALONG WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND DEBRIS BUILD UP IN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS FROM MOP BUCKET.

JAN 7
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 1 OF 2 FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT HOT WATER. HOT WATER MAY STILL REACH AND FILL ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS VIA SPRAYER NOZZLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO FAUCET.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT AND SOIL BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

SEP 1
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 3 DOOR "LOW BOY" COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN EITHER UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD ABOVE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

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