JUL 14
2025
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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3925 N LINCOLN AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 14, 2025 · passed
6 of 10 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since May 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED FRONT BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BOWLS USED AS SCOOPS IN BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE BINS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SINGLE-USE BOWLS WITH MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE SCOOPING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT TO BE SOILED: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PLUGS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR CAVITY OF DEEP FRYER SOILED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET ASSEMBLY TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE FROM SINK BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET ASSEMBLY AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN FOOD REPAIR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED SEVERAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MISSING ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN UPDATED CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW.
SEP 242024FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 24
2024
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA TO NOT HAVE A HANDWASHING SIGN PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGN INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED TWO LARGE STORAGE BINS WITH RICE AND BEANS WITHOUT LABELS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEMS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING RECENT SERVICE REPORTS OR THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY'S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION AS SPECIFIED IN THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(c). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN PLASTIC LINING ON THE 2 DOOR DRAWER COOLER IN THE FRONT BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL TORN AND REMAINING PROTECTIVING LINING FROM EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BOTTOM OF INTERIOR OF OVEN IN KITCHEN TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH BURNED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OVEN INTERIOR FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SMALL LEAK FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE FAUCET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP BEHIND AND BELOW THE OVENS, FRYERS, AND FLAT TOPS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FAN COVER IN RIGHT SIDE BATHROOM TO BE MISSING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING COVER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS OF THE HOOD IN KITCHEN TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EACH CERTIFIED MANAGER.
MAY 92023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 9
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
APR 272023FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 27
2023
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE LEADING TO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B:4) NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 37,47,47,53, 56, 58 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2561030 DATED 7/20/2022 NOT CORRECTED:- -37)3-602.12: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAMES AND DATES THE FOOD ITEMS WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTENT WITH EXPIRATION DATES. -#47)4-101.19: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WITH RUST AND DIRTY WHERE CHEMICALS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE SAID SHELVING UNIT AND MAINTAIN. -53)5-501.17: OBSERVED THE ALL-GENDER TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN. -#56)4-202.18: OBSERVED THE FILTERS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH SLIGHT DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. -#58)2-102.13: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH AN EXPIRED (05/16/2022) ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RETAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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JUL 202022PASSED11 violationsDETAILS
JUL 20
2022
PASSED
11 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE SURFACES OF THE TWO-DOOR COOLER, FREEZER, COLD HOLDING UNITS, AND MICROWAVE WITH FOOD RESIDUE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES AND INSIDE OF UNITS OF THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAMES AND DATES THE FOOD ITEMS WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTENT WITH EXPIRATION DATES.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED UNCOVERED FOOD(FISH, CHICKEN, SHRIMP) STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE TWO-DOOR FREEZER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATING SAID ITEMS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WITH RUST AND DIRTY WHERE CHEMICALS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE SAID SHELVING UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A CONTAINER WITH BEANS ELEVATED ON A MILK CRATE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AND TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING UNITS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS ON SURFACES THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE ALL-GENDER TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SLIGHT GREASE BUILD-UP AT THE STORAGE AREA OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SLIGHT GREASE SPILLAGE UNDER THE GREASE TRAP AT THE DISHWASHING AREA AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND THE WALLS OF THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION COVER ABOVE THE ENTRANCE OF THE KITCHEN WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE FILTERS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH SLIGHT DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH AN EXPIRED (05/16/2022) ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RETAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 232021PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 23
2021
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AROUND THE DISH WASHING AREA.
MAR 52020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 5
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
MAY 72019FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
MAY 7
2019
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED OR AVAILABLE FOR EGG AND CHORIZO DISH WITH EGG COOKED TO ORDER. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEM THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND THE POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED IN FRONT SERVICE AREA ON RIGHT HAND SIDE OF HANDWASIHNG SINK. OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON RIGHT HAND SIDE OF EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITHCE TO PROTECT ADJACENT PREP TABLE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARDS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALL IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED FOAM USED AS WALL SEALANT IN MENS ROOM UNDER HAND SINK. RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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