Chicago Health Dept
3903 S KEDZIE AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2025).
17 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2025.
EXCESSIVE ICE AT INTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN. EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AT SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILL/FRYER. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WALL NEXT TO GRILL LINE/BEHIND MICROWAVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVES IN THE REAR COLD HOLD UNIT.OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND GRIME ON WHITE SHELVING ACROSS FROM GRILL, ON GRILL TABLE, AND GRILL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE/CLEAN OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON SHELVING IN THE PREP AREA OF NON-ESSENTIAL ITEMS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
OBSERVED FILTERS ABOVE THE GRILL AREA TO BE COVERED IN DARK GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTERS AND SHELVING UNITS MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLES,STEAM TABLES.MUST DEFROST ICE FROM CHEST FREEZER.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
OBSERVED OUTDATED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS 1LB. SLICED TOMATO 46.2F.2LBS. SHREDDED LETTUCE 45.7F-48.2F.2LBS. DICED TOMATO 48.7F-51.7F.3LBS. COOKED POTATO 56.5F. 2LBS. COOKED SAUSAGES 46.4F.3LBS. COOKED RICE 56.3F. 5LBS. COOKED CHIROZO 64.4F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 18LBS. $58.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 51.3F AND 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 46.4F. WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER .MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTERS AND SHELVING UNITS MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLES,STEAM TABLES.MUST DEFROST ICE FROM CHEST FREEZER.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
OBSERVED OUTDATED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT AND MAINTAIN.
CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN FRONT PREP COOLER: EGGS @ 48.9F- 54.7F; SLICED TOMATOES @ 51.1F; DICED POTATOES @ 51.3F; CHICKEN @ 52.9F; AND SAUSAGE @ 51.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD @ 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN REFRIGERATION. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 28LBS OF DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. OPERATOR ESTIMATES TOTAL VALUE TO BE $50 TOTAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATES ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT CORRECTLY NOTED ON MENUS OR MENU BOARD. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, AND REMINDERS (*) NEXT TO EACH ITEM (EGGS) ON MENU IT APPLIES TO ON MENU AND MENU BOARD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED CUTTING BOARD ON HOT HOLD UNIT IN THE CORNER OF PREP AREA. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE COOLER. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IE. FORKS SPOONS, AND KNIFES IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT(HANDLE UP).
OBSERVED THE FRONT STEAMTABLE CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO CLEAN REAR STORAGE SHELVES.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN FRONT COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED BEEF AT 43.1-46.2F, CHICKEN AT 44F, CHEESE AT 48.7F, CHORIZO AT 45.4F, CUT TOMATOES AT 49.5F, HAM AT 49.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1480577 ON 4/9/15 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS AVAILABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLE BELOW THE GRILL, MICROWAVE, PREP COOLER.
EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP RUSTY. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS AVAILABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
OBSERVED HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN CHEST FREEZER.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF FRYER AND AROUND GRILL. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FRYER AND AROUND GRILL.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR CORNERS OF SHELVING. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS.
OBSERVED VENTS IN FRONT COOKING AREA UNCLEAN WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.
OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
OBSERVED WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. DEFROST SAME.
VENT IN REAR WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR SAME.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP IN IT. CLEAN THE GASKETS AND INTERIOR OF THE REACHIN COOLER.
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP AND IS SLIPPERY. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS DUST BUILDUP.
SEAL HOLES AROUND THE SINK PIPES SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.
PLASTIC LINING ON STORE SHELVES. REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING FRYERS, FLAT TOP GRILL AND STOVE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN STORAGE RACK,VENTILATION VENT,EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FOOD DEBRI FROM REAR DOOR.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN WALL IN PREP AREA.
Inspector Comments: 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.MUST CONNECT DRAIN LINE FROM MOPSINK TO CITY PLUMBING.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF SLIDING GLASS DOOR COOLER AT 55.5F WITH MILK & CREAM STORED INSIDE USED FOR COOKING.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40 OR BELOW.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 2-DOOR PREP COOLER & SLIDING GLASS DOOR COOLER.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PANCAKE MIX 49.8F,FRENCH TOAST MIX 45.6F,SLICED HAM 48.9F,DICED TOMATO 46.2F,COOKED RICE 47.6F,SLICED TOMATO 45.3F,RAW EGGS 48.2F-50.1F,HORCHATA 52.5F,MILK 53.4F- 57.2F,COFFEE CREAM 54.1F-60.9F.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX.27LBS. $63.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF STATE LICENSE,RECEIPT OF SERVICE,MAP,MSDS.MUST MAINTAIN & PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS DAMAGED,ENCRUSTED FOOD & GREASE DRIPPING FROM LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER.MUST CLEAN & MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN STORAGE RACK,VENTILATION VENT,EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FOOD DEBRI FROM REAR DOOR.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN WALL IN PREP AREA.
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.MUST CONNECT DRAIN LINE FROM MOPSINK TO CITY PLUMBING.
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