SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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EAT. 96/100

3206-3208 W 87TH ST · ASHBURN, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 29, 2026 · passed

8 of 9 inspections passed, with 4 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
8 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Oct 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 29
2026
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD UP THE LINE AND INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD. MUST FIND THE SOURCE OF LEAK WHICH IS CAUSING THE ICE BUILD UP.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED A ODOR COMING FROM THE GREASE TRAP WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE GREASE TRAP CLEANED. MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING IN THE CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

JUL 2
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLING UNIT UNDER THE SHELVING ALONG THE WALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTURCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DRIED FOOD SPLATTER ON WALL AT LONG PREP TABLE WHERE THE VARIOUS FLOURS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ACTIVITY.

JAN 29
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

ALUMINUM FOIL LINING ON GRILL. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE

MAY 23
2024
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MISSING THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURED, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR OF PRE PACKAGED DESSERTS (GRAPES, COOKIES, ETC) IN FRONT DISPLAY CASE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINT FOR BEARD. INSTD TO WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE AND HAVE SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

JUL 11
2023
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DOOR SWEEP AT THE REAR BACK DOOR IN POOR REPAIR (WORN). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD UP THE LINE AND INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD. MUST FIND THE SOURCE OF LEAK WHICH IS CAUSING THE ICE BUILD UP.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HAND SINKS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS WITH SLOW DRAINING ISSUES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED AN UNCOVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE AS REQUIRED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE FIXTURE IN THE WASHROOM DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR ENCRUSTED WITH ORGANIC MATTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE SAME AREA.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE TOP OF VENTILATION HOOD AT THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON FILE HAVE EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING, WHICH IS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

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MAY 5
2023
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT THE HANDSINKS IN THE BACK DISHWASHING AND PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DOOR SWEEP AT THE REAR BACK DOOR IN POOR REPAIR (WORN). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED AN UNCOVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE AS REQUIRED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE UTILITY STORAGE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE TOP OF VENTILATION HOOD AT THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON FILE HAVE EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

AUG 8
2022
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR WHER OIL CONTAINERS STORED. INSTD TO SEAL RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR CONDENSOR OF WALK IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

CUSTOMER TOILET CLOGGED. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.

NOV 1
2021
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 14
2021
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HAND SINK NEEDED AT DISH WASHING AREA INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

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