Chicago Health Dept
5426-5428 S LAKE PARK AVE · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).
22 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Jan 2026.
FOUND INTERIOR CABINETS UNDER FOUNTAIN BEVERAGE MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN GENDER NEUTRAL WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF WEST EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE BASEBOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (73.2F) AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF WEST EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED HANDLE OF DISPENSING SCOOP INSIDE FOOD ITEMS IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL HANDLES ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED IN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY BEHIND AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
OBSERVED BOX OF CHIPS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN CATERING/PACKAGING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, COUNTERTOPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR GREASE TRAP IN POOR REPAIR (LID CRACKED). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-202.16 OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT CARRY OUT(NORTH) EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
4-602.13 CLEAN SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE SPILLAGE.
6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN CEILING VENT AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
6-501.14 THE VENT OVER THE OVEN IN THE REAR PREP AREA IS DUSTY; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT CARRY OUT(NORTH) EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
4-602.13 CLEAN SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE SPILLAGE.
6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN CEILING VENT AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
6-501.14 THE VENT OVER THE OVEN IN THE REAR PREP AREA IS DUSTY; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
CLEAN SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE SPILLAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN CEILING VENT AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
THE CENTER LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR PREP AREA IS OUT; REPLACE BULB FOR LIGHT FIXTURE.
THE VENT OVER THE OVEN IN THE REAR PREP AREA IS DUSTY; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1/4-1/2" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS OR BEARD RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPPING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
FOUND INTERIOR CABINETS UNDER FOUNTAIN BEVERAGE MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY EXTERIOR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FOR EASY CLEANABILITY.
FOUND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 69.7F AT WASHBOWL IN RESTROOM IN REAR OF FACILITY. MUST HAVE MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL WASHBOWL/ HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN BACK PREP AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT AND SEHLVING, UNDER SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE HALLWAY, BEHIND TRASH CANS ON FLOOR IN DINING AREA, ON FLOOR NEXT TO FOUNTAIN BEVERAGE MACHINE. ALSO FOUND 2 LIVE LARGE BLACK FLIES FLYING IN FRONT PREP AND DISH AREA. FOUND 2 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON SEASONING CONTAINERS BY MEAT SLICER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. ADVISE TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1/4-1/2" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS OR BEARD RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPPING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED INSIDE BLENDER IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES WHILE NOT IN USE.
FOUND PAN NOT INVERTED ON SHELF ABOVE DELI SLICER. MUST INVERT AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE.
FOUND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON MEAT SLICER, AND CONVEYER BELT OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND SHELF UNDER CONVEYER BELT OVEN, COUNTER AND INTERIOR CABINETS UNDER FOUNTAIN BEVERAGE MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY EXTERIOR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FOR EASY CLEANABILITY.
FOUND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAIN IN DISH AREA. FOUND TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED UNDER FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN ALL PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST WHERE OBSERVED.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT ABOVE THE OVEN TO REMOVE DUST IN VENT.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL NEWLY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN CUSTOMER UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED OPENING IN WALL ABOVE SMALL HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERITIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER 57.2F AT HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN CUSTOMER UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED OPENING IN WALL ABOVE SMALL HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERITIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
OBSERVED LEAK AT 3-COMP SINK UNDER SANITIZING COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR.
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AREA AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS OF TRASH AND LITTER.
CLEAN FLOOR OF FOOD SPILLS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND THROUGHOUT REAR.
MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, WITH SIGNATURES FROM ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WATER POOLING IN LARGE GAPS BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA (NEAR OVEN). MUST REPAIR TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA, ACROSS FROM OVEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MUST POST ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER ON SITE WHILE TCS (TIME/TEMP CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY) FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED, SUCH AS PULLED PORK, CHICKEN, SLICED DELI MEATS, CHICKEN SALAD, SOUPS, ETC. MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, WITH SIGNATURES FROM ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND EQUIPMENT FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE A SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 SMALL, BLACK FLIES ON WALLS NEAR UTILITY SINK, IN FRONT PREP, THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND IN LADIES'/MENS' RESTROOMS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED LEAK FROM BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE (UPPER PORTION) IN WALL OF UTILITY SINK AREA. MUST REPAIR AND KEEP AREA CLEAN AND DRY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED WATER POOLING IN LARGE GAPS BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA (NEAR OVEN). MUST REPAIR TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA, ACROSS FROM OVEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZERS, PREP COOLERS, AND PREP TABLES.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
REPAIR LEAKING STOPPER UNDER RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
DICARD ALL BROKEN OR CRACKED MULTI-USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS, REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES, AND SINKS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER SINKS, UNDER PREP TABLES AND THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EMERGENCY DOOR HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR ON REAR DOOR & DOOR CLOSURE ON SAME,WHEEL BROKEN ON FRONT ICE CREAM PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA NEXT TO MEAT SLICER.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM CAN OPENER,DIPPING WELL,ALL PREP COOLER,DOOR JAM OF SALAD & POP REACH IN COOLER & POP SLEEVES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,BLENDER STATION,COUNTER TOPS AT SERVICE COUNTER AND SODA MACHINE AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM OVER HEAD LIGHT FIXTURES AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.
MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS,SODA MACHINE AREA,WALK IN COOLER,ALL FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN ALL PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA & WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLER & TOILETROOMS,HOOD,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN TOILET & DINING AREAS,VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED,MISSING AND BROKEN WALL TILES & BASES IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,LOOSE FRONT WINDOW TRIM IN ADDITION DINING AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN REAR PREP & DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN WALK IN COOLER,FRONT PREP AREA & HOOD.
MUST STORE WET MOPS ON HOOKS TO DRY PROPERLY.
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