JAN 6
2026
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS # 102.
YOUR CALL. 64/100
5426-5428 S LAKE PARK AVE · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 6, 2026 · passed
16 of 22 inspections passed, 4 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 25 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
22
16 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
98
includes 25 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Nov 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND INTERIOR CABINETS UNDER FOUNTAIN BEVERAGE MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN GENDER NEUTRAL WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
DEC 42025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 4
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
JUL 282025PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 28
2025
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
JUL 182025FAILED10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 18
2025
FAILED
10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
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
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED HANDLE OF DISPENSING SCOOP INSIDE FOOD ITEMS IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL HANDLES ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED IN ALL AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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FEB 272025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 27
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY BEHIND AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
JUL 252024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 25
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BOX OF CHIPS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, COUNTERTOPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 62024PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 6
2024
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR GREASE TRAP IN POOR REPAIR (LID CRACKED). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 182023PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 18
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE SPILLAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 THE VENT OVER THE OVEN IN THE REAR PREP AREA IS DUSTY; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
DEC 82023PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 8
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE SPILLAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 THE VENT OVER THE OVEN IN THE REAR PREP AREA IS DUSTY; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
OCT 162023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 16
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE SPILLAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
THE CENTER LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR PREP AREA IS OUT; REPLACE BULB FOR LIGHT FIXTURE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
THE VENT OVER THE OVEN IN THE REAR PREP AREA IS DUSTY; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
AUG 222022PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 22
2022
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND INTERIOR CABINETS UNDER FOUNTAIN BEVERAGE MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
FOUND GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY EXTERIOR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FOR EASY CLEANABILITY.
AUG 122022FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 12
2022
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
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.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED INSIDE BLENDER IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES WHILE NOT IN USE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
FOUND PAN NOT INVERTED ON SHELF ABOVE DELI SLICER. MUST INVERT AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON MEAT SLICER, AND CONVEYER BELT OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND SHELF UNDER CONVEYER BELT OVEN, COUNTER AND INTERIOR CABINETS UNDER FOUNTAIN BEVERAGE MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
FOUND GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY EXTERIOR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FOR EASY CLEANABILITY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAIN IN DISH AREA. FOUND TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED UNDER FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 262021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 26
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT ABOVE THE OVEN TO REMOVE DUST IN VENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL NEWLY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
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.
DEC 82020PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 8
2020
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN CUSTOMER UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENING IN WALL ABOVE SMALL HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERITIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
DEC 32020FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 3
2020
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN CUSTOMER UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENING IN WALL ABOVE SMALL HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERITIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUL 222019PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 22
2019
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK AT 3-COMP SINK UNDER SANITIZING COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AREA AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS OF TRASH AND LITTER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN FLOOR OF FOOD SPILLS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND THROUGHOUT REAR.
AUG 102018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 10
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, WITH SIGNATURES FROM ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
AUG 12018FAILED8 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 1
2018
FAILED
8 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, WITH SIGNATURES FROM ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND EQUIPMENT FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE A SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
JUN 262017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 26
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZERS, PREP COOLERS, AND PREP TABLES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING STOPPER UNDER RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
MAR 152016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 15
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DICARD ALL BROKEN OR CRACKED MULTI-USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS, REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES, AND SINKS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER SINKS, UNDER PREP TABLES AND THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
NOV 42015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
NOV 4
2015
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
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.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN WALK IN COOLER,FRONT PREP AREA & HOOD.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WET MOPS ON HOOKS TO DRY PROPERLY.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →