NOV 10
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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R M N CORP.
BEAT. 44/100
3535 N WESTERN · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 10, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 14 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
7 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
40
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Aug 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SHEET PAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER USED AS OVERHEAD PROTECTION TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SUBSTANCE THAT IS MOLD-LIKE IN APPEARANCE, NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT OR TOUCH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED SHEET PAN FROM WALK-IN COOLER AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED LARGE HOLE GREATER THAN 1/4" BETWEEN REAR EXTERIOR DOOR AND DOOR FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE REAR EXTERIOR DOOR OR DOOR FRAME TO ELIMINATE GAP GREATER THAN 1/4" AND MAINTAIN ALL OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED FROM ENTRY OF INSECTS AND OTHER PESTS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 3 DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR BENEATH EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE EFFECTED AREA(S) AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS OF FACILITY FREE FROM DEAD INSECTS OR OTHER PESTS TO PREVENT BUILD UP OR DECOMPOSITION.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED CONDENSATE WATER LINE FROM ICE MACHINE DISCHARGING WATER DIRECTLY ONTO FLOOR AWAY FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE, OR RE-ROUTE ICE MACHINE CONDENSATE WATER LINE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO DISCHARGE DIRECTLY TO FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR: WALL PANEL DETACHED FROM WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA (ADJACENT TO REAR EXTERIOR DOOR), BASE COVING BENEATH THE WALK-IN COOLER DETACHED FROM COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LISTED PHYSICAL FACILITIES AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.
AUG 162022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 16
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12-- OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MANTAIN.
JUL 262022FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 26
2022
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASH BOWL AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DISHWASH AREA. MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT DISHWASH AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MANTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS FROM SHELVES IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 52019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASH BOWL AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DISHWASH AREA. MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT DISHWASH AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON PREMISES, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT 56.5 F AND HANDWASH BOWL AT 62.6 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER THOROUGHOUT, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST HAVE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 110.0 F OR ABOVE AND HANDWASH BOWLS MUST HAVE A MINIMAL OF 100.0 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
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SEP 152017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 15
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
SANDWICH PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 48.7 F, FOUND CHEESE, EGGS, ETC. HELD INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- EGGS AT 46.8 F, STEAK AT 46.6 F, CHICKEN AT 49.3 F, CHEESE AT 46.7 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST ON WALLS AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SANDWICH REACH IN PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
JUL 192016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 19
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL LARGE WHITE BULK PLASTIC CONTAINER HOLDING SUGAR. FOUDN ABOVE NOT PROPERLY LABELED.MUST PROVIDE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ALL ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. FOUND A TRAY OF UNBAKED MUFFINS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REATTACH THE PVC WALL COVERING ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE HAND SINK SO AS TO NOT HAVE AN OPENING OR OPEN CREVICE AT THE TOP PORTION WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE SPALSH GUARD.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 182014FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 18
2014
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
DISH WASHING FACILITY IN POOR REPAIR, WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WATER OVER FLOWING ON TO FLOOR NOT GOING INTO SEWER LINE, NOT PROPERLY BEING MAINTAINED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST RESEAL/REPLACE RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER,
JUL 12013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 1
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES AND CRACKED TILES ALONG THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE BASEBOARD TILES. INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT AND REPAIR/REPLACE CRACKED TILES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL UNDERNEATH THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING,WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE.
JUN 242013FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 24
2013
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS (FLIES, SMALL BUGS AND MOSQUITOES). OVER 10 SMALL BUGS ON THE WINDOW SILLS AND GLASS FRONT DOOR, X3 HOUSE FLIES ON THE GLASS WINDOWS, AND X5 SMALL MOSQUITOES ON THE GLASS DOOR AND WINDOWS. DID NOT FIND ANY BUGS, ANTS AND MOSQUITOES ON THE COUNTER AND DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WINDOWS, WINDOW SILLS AND GLASS DOORS. ELIMINATE FLIES, BUGS AND MOSQUITOES. INFORM THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #170456 DATED 3-15-12. #32- OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE LID FROM GARBAGE DUMPSTER BROKEN, PIECE MISSING AND THE REST OF THE LIDS IS BENT, UNABLE TO PROPERLY CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. GARBAGE NOT OVERFLOWING. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL THE BULK CONTAINER WITH SUGAR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES AND CRACKED TILES ALONG THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE BASEBOARD TILES. INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT AND REPAIR/REPLACE CRACKED TILES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN.WALL UNDERNEATH THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING,WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE.
MAR 152012PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 15
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. AS I WAS IN LINE TO IDENTIFY MY SELF OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING MONEY AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS TOOK A PLASTIC GLASS AND SCOOPED ICE IN IT, HIS HAND TOUCHED THE ICE(HE DID IT FOR TWO ORDERS),HE DID NOT USE ICE SCOOP. ICE WAS STORED INSIDE THE ICE BIN AT FRONT LINE. OBSERVED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE HANDLING MONEY AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS PUT ON FOOD GLOVES AND ASSEMBLE READY TO EAT FOOD(EGGS,BREAD,ETC.)INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED: USE ICE SCOOP TO SCOOP ICE FROM ICE BIN TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION,WASH HANDS PRIOR TO WEAR FOOD GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE LID FROM GARBAGE DUMPSTER BROKEN, PIECE MISSING AND THE REST OF LIDS IS BENDED,UNABLE PROPERLY TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.PRESENTLY GARBAGE NOT OVERFLOWING. REMOVE PERSONALLY ITEMS FROM SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE BY FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL WALL AROUND PIPE,EAST WALL
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE SHELVES AND ICE MACHINE.
AUG 122010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 12
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELF NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. OBSERVED THE REAR CEILING FAN NOT CLEAN DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO OBSERVED FRONT CEILING TILES WATER DAMAGED INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of lightOBSERVED REAR LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEANglass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. OBSERVED THE REAR LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.OBSERVED REAR REST ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DOOR CHECK TO MAKE SELF CLOSING.
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