Chicago Health Dept
7601 S CICERO AVE · ASHBURN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).
24 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2026.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FREEZER WITH DEBRIS ON THE SIDES AND BOTTOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGHT OUT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE SELF SERVE POP STATION.
OBSERVED THE LOWER WALL WHERE THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER SITS IS RUBBING CAUSING PAINT TO FADE. ISTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A MORE SOLID COVERING IN THE AREA TO AVOID RUBBING OFF OF PAINT.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. AS WELL AS THE FLOOR IN THE REAR UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK (STANDING WATER) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
OBSERVED THE AIR VENTS IN THE FRONT OVER THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH A HWAVY DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS PREPARED IN THE AREA AND THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INST TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (DELI MEATS, SOUP). INSTD TO HAVE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-010 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD WITHOUT RESTRAINT FOR BEARD. INSTD TO PROVIDE RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN
WALL NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER WITH CHIPPED PAINT AND WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT REAR NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN REAR ABOVE STORAGE RACK. INSTD TO REPLACE LIGHTSHIELD AND MAINTAIN
MISSING A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROVE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-010 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
MISSING HANDLE ON DEEP FREEZER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDLE
PAPER LINING ON SHELVES IN SODA COOLER AT FRONT LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE PAPER LINING SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
SUMMARY REPORT FROM 2/3/23 NOT DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. INSTD TO DISPLAY AND HAVE VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM BETWEEN THE DOORS. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT PESTS ENTRY POINT.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE LEVER UNDERNEATH LAST SINK OF THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTIAN.
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
ICE CREAM SCOOPS AND MULTI USE UTENSILS STORED IN STANDING COLD WATER IN DIPPERWELL AT PREP LINE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (I.E. In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain OR In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135F and the container is cleaned at a frequency).
WALL BASE COVING MISSING TILES AND IN POOR REPAIR AT BOTH SIDES OF ENTRYWAY LEADING FROM FRONT TO REAR PREP AREA. FLOOR TILES MISSING AT BASE OF REAR DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND MAINTAIN.
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED REPLACING WHERE WORN AND DISCOLORED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER BY MILK SHAKES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIN CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO (PIC) WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD(SANDWICHES, SOUP) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND INSIDE CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE 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 WHEN TCS FOOD(SANDWICHES, SOUP) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOOD STORED IN COOLER. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED BOXES OF CHIPS AND CRACKERS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON ROLLING CARTS AND PREP TABLES, RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE DISPENSER AND NOZZLES ON POP MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND INSIDE CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010
OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP IN THE MIDDLE/BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED DOOR SHOULD BE TIGHT FITTING IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE REAR MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FRONT DIPPERWELL NOT MAINTAINED, MISSING MIDDLE OVERFLOW TUBE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING OVERFLOW TUBE.
OBSERVED THE REAR PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVE THE FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND UNDER THE FRONT SODA STATION UNDER AND AROUND THE AIR TANK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. INSTD TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN
BASE OF BLENDER RINSE EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENT ABOVE SANDWICH TOASTER LINE NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, FREE OF DUST.
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA ONLY.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, UNABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY WITHOUT RELEASING WATER AT EXTREMELY SLOW INTERVALS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND BE ABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. INSTD TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
BASE OF BLENDER RINSE EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENT ABOVE SANDWICH TOASTER LINE NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, FREE OF DUST.
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA ONLY.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOLERS AND PREP TABLES IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS AND WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15-20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WET MOPS AND SHELVING INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK ROOM AND APPROXIMATELY 5 LIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE NOTED AREAS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOLERS AND PREP TABLES IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS AND WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED WITH GARBAGE ON TOP OF THE LIDS AND LIDS NOT CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE PUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE FRONT PREP AREA 1 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
OBSERVED THE CONVEYOR OVEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN THE FRONT MEAT COOLER. AND CLEAN FRONT MILK COOLER.
OBSERVED THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER CEILING NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN REAR LIGHT SHIELDS.
THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE WASHBOWL IN THE LADIES TOILET ROOM IS IN POOR REPAIR-CRACKED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS THROUGH OUT NEEDS CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
FOUND THE CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN-REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND PAPER TOWEL HOLDER UNABLE TO CLOSE IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS ON THE PIPES ABOVE THE FRONT PREP STATION. REMOVE DIRT/DUST.
NEED TO CLEAN UNDER COUNTER TABLE STORAGE AREA.
CLEAN FLOOR IIN FRONT PREP AREA.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE REAR SLICER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN REAR FLOOR DRAIN UNDER REAR PREP SINK.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN REAR BOX FREEZER LID.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REMOVE STANDING WATER AT SIDE DOOR IN REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA.
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.NOTICED SOME CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED I.E. BOXES, TRASH BAGS ETC.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: SODA DISPENSOR, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, AND GARBAGE CABINETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP IN CORNERS AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
INTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE STATION NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS.
VENT ABOVE TOASTER OVER NOT CLEAN, DUST. LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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