MAY 21
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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1957 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 21, 2025 · passed
1 of 3 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
3
1 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
8
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Aug 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Dry wall around mixer, instructed to install a durable smooth surface around
MAY 142025FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 14
2025
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
No pest control service, no log book. Instructed to obtain a licensed pest control service. priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c).
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Keeping employees' clothing near food production equipment (dough mixers) instructed to keep away.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
I observed the dishwasher drying utensils with a cloth towel after sanitizing. I was instructing them to use the air-dry method only.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
dry wall around mixer, instructed to install a durable smooth surface around.
AUG 42022PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 4
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM LEFT AND UPPER RIGHT OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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