Chicago Health Dept
3811 W 63RD ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).
16 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected May 2026.
OBSERVED UNEVEN FLOORING IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED CRACKED TILES NEAR DOORWAY TO REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECITON. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY STORE BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR NET/RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS AT FRONTLINE AND PREP AREA TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF IN-USE UTENSILS (TONGS) ON TOP OF FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF FOOD ITEMS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/BAGS.
OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER/BUCKET WITH WATER DRIPPING FROM LEAKING CEILING IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY (DUE TO THE HEAVY RAIN) AND SEVERAL BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED (SHOES IN CABINET OF BAN SAW, MEDICATION ON TABLE IN REAR). INSTD TO STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN DESIGNATED AREA
FULLY SUBMERGED STYROFOAM CUPS NOTED IN BEVERAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO REMOVE STYROFOAM AND USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLE ABOVE BEVERAGE AT ALL TIMES.
UNFINISHED WALLS WITH RAW WOOD NOTED IN NEWLY ADDED REAR STRORAGE AREA. INSTD TO FINISH ALL WALLS SO AS SURFACE TO BE NON POROUS, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
THREE 1-BURNER GAS STOVES NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. FOUR 1-BURNER GAS STOVES IN REAR WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER COMMERCIAL VENTILATION ABOVE STOVES OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
OBESRVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT REAR PREP HANDWASH SINK. INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED VEGETABLES STORED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT DRAINPIPE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2556888 ON 6/7/22 WAS NOT CORRECTED: #58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED POTS OF TAMALES STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR
OBSERVED MANAGER USING STYROFOAM CUP INSIDE COOLERS FOR DISPENSING BEVERAGES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS STORED ABOVE BEVERAGE TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.
OBSERVED MULTI-USE POTS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE POTS FROM FLOOR, REWASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE AND STORE IN SANITARY MANNER.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
OBSERVED MULTI-USE POTS TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH NO VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
OBSERVED POTS OF TAMALES STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR
OBSERVED MANAGER USING STYROFOAM CUP INSIDE COOLERS FOR DISPENSING BEVERAGES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS STORED ABOVE BEVERAGE TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.
OBSERVED MULTI-USE POTS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE POTS FROM FLOOR, REWASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE AND STORE IN SANITARY MANNER.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
OBSERVED MULTI-USE POTS TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH NO VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER CORRECTEDAT TIME OF INSPECTION
REACH IN COOLER IN REAR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND WATER SPILLS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE CAN IN WASHROOM MUST HAVE LID THAT STAYS CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
6-501.114: CLUTTER, NON USED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON SITE :ONE BURNER STOVES IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA, AND OLD COOLERS IN REAR OUTSIDE PREMISES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME
6-202.11: NO LIGHTSHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS
SMALL PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 66F, NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME. UNIT TAGGED AND INSTD NOT NOT USE UNTIL ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
USING STYROFOAM CUP STORED IN HOT CHOCOLATE AND BEING USED TO DISPENSE. INSTD TO USE PROPER UTENSIL (LADLE, ETC) AND STORE PROPERLY, NOT IN BEVERAGE.
CLUTTER, NON USED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON SITE :ONE BURNER STOVES IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA, AND OLD COOLERS IN REAR OUTSIDE PREMISES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME
THREE ONE BURNER STOVES NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION
NO LIGHTSHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES FOR CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD AND DRINK STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED COOKING POTS TOO LARGE TO FIT IN COMPARTMENTS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED METHOD TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2243433 ON 12-12-18:57-MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINIING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. 58-MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure on site. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Observed no thermometer in front beverage cooler. Must provide thermometers in all refrigeration in a conspicuous spot. Must maintain same.
Backflow prevention device not located. Must provide.
Must provide proof of food handler training for all employees. Must maintain same.
Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation managers.
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE IN REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED FRONT DINING AREA CEILING DUSTY, PEELING PAINT OVER MIDDLE TABLE, AND LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING REMOVE DUST,LIGHT SHILEDS, AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT/REPAIR AND RESEAL. REAR WALL COVING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK COMMING OFF, INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH COVING.
OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE ON FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
REMOVE HOSE FROM MOPE SINK OR INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LOCK NEEDED ON OUTSIDE FREEZER AND COOLER. MUST LOCK AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
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