Chicago Health Dept
5544 N MILWAUKEE AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026).
18 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Apr 2026.
OBSERVED FREEZER CHEST WITH BROKEN LID AND ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LID AND DEFROST FREEZER CHEST.
OBSERVED CLUTTER BOXES NEAR WALK-IN-FREEZER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER.MANAGER DECLUTTERED ON SITE
OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE ON WALLS AROUND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ABOVE HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND CEILING ABOVE PIZZA OVEN NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
6-202.15 OBSERVED AT LEAST 1/4TH INCH GAPS AT THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF BACK SCREEN DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASH BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION
6-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED/ MISSING FLOOR TILES AND WALL BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
2-102.13 OBSERVED 3 OUT OF 4 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
OBSERVED VARIOUS CUPS OF SPICES WITHOUT NAME LABELS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED AT LEAST 1/4TH INCH GAPS AT THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF BACK SCREEN DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED FRYER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE CABINET, INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASH BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION
OBSERVED WATER IN RINSE BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OVERFLOW FROM FLOOR DRAIN ONCE RELEASED POOLING ONTO REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FOR PROPER DRAINING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING AND DRAINING INTO A BUCKET AS WELL AS ON TO GROUND.INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY GREASE RECEPTACLE, REMOVE CARDBOARD AND CLEAN SAID AREA TO PREVENT POTENTIAL FOOD SOURCE FOR OUTSIDE RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (B). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER STORED UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS, INSIDE UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA, ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLER AND IN FRONT DINING AREA (FRYER). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ORGANIZE IN SAID AREAS.
OBSERVED DAMAGED/ MISSING FLOOR TILES AND WALL BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED 3 OUT OF 4 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST.
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST USE APPROVED FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOOD.
MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR THE EASY OF CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
OBSERVED NO POSTING OF SIGNAGE INFORMING PATRONS OF FULL VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR COVERED ENTITIES AT THE ENTRANCE AND INSIDE PREMISES. MUST POST REQUIRED SIGNAGE.
PREMISES DID NOT HAVE SIGN POSTED INSIDE PREMISES REQUIRING ALL CUSTOMERS TO WEAR MASK REGARDLESS OF THE VACCINATION STATUS. MUST PROVIDE SIGNAGE.
OBSERVED NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA.
6-202.15-- INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN WEATHERSTRIP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN PEST-PROOFED.
3-304.14--OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT PREP AREA AND NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
6-201.11--INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREP AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN.
2-102.13--FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13--ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
8-404.13(B:4)--PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2500418 DATED:04/19/2021 #36--OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #47--OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. #47--OBSERVED CAN OPENER COVERED IN FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. #49--OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND UTILITY AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. #51--OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT THE ABOVE NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 11/30/2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION WHILE TCS FOODS (PIZZAS, MEAT SAUCE, SALADS ETC.) IS BEING PREPARED/SERVED TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHILE HANDLING (TCS FOODS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND (TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES:RAW ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 48.5 F-49.0 F,BLUE CHEESE DRESSING AT 54.4 F, RANCH DRESSINGS AT 51.3 F, CHEESE PIZZA AT 53.1 F, ITALIAN BEEF AT 52.5 F, RICOTTA CHEESE AT 53.6 F, ROMAN STYLE CHEESE AT 54.4 F INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, (TCS FOODS) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135 F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND THE WALK-IN-COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE IN USE WITH TCS FOODS (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54.0 F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES. THE MENTIONED COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN WEATHERSTRIP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN PEST-PROOFED.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.(COS)
OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT PREP AREA AND NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREP AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN.
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2500418 DATED:04/19/2021 #36--OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #47--OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. #47--OBSERVED CAN OPENER COVERED IN FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. #49--OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND UTILITY AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. #51--OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT THE ABOVE NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 11/30/2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED CAN OPENER COVERED IN FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND UTILITY AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON FAN INSIDE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
REPAIR THE WINDOWSCREEN AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT THE ENTRANCE OF PESTS.
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEE ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A) NO CITATION.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SASID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
Observed No Proper Date Marking On TCS Foods Stored Inside Of Coolers For More Than 24 Hours. Must Provide And Maintain. (Priority Foundation No Citation Issued )7-38-005
FOUND/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUE.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS (HANDLES-UP) AND POTS/PANS ON STORAGE SHELVES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND REPLACE WORNED-OUT PIZZA BOARDS IN USE, MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND AT HOOD ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.----------- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MUST RE CAULK AROUND MOP SINK IN REAR.
CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS, ETC.) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
Observed the four door cold holding unit to have torn gaskets on all doors. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
Observed the floor under the rear pepsi cooler and the hot holding unit to have dirt and debris accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ABLE TO CLEAN WATER VALVES ARE INSTALLED INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
CHEST FREEZER AT REAR AREA ACROSS FROM WALK-IN COOLER WITH ICE BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF EXIT REAR AREA AND BY THE PIZZA OVEN,NEED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.BASEBOARD WALL/COVING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SEALED WITH BLACK TAPE,WHICH PRESENTLY IS DIRTY WITH GRIMES AND PEELING OFF.INSTRUCTED TO PROPER SEAL COVING/BASEBOARD WALL. FLOOR VENT ON FLOOR BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
BROKEN WALL INSIDE THE EAST SIDE OF THE CABINET AT STAFF WASHROOM.WALL AT SOUTH END OF PREMISES BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE SHELF HAS ROUGH, UNEVEN NOT CLEANABLE SURFACE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE,CEILING TILES ARE BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO FOOD SMOKE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/PAINT SAID CEILING TILES.
FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED TWO WIPING CLOTH (IN USE) ON TOP THE CUTTING BOARD OD DISPLAY PREP COOLER. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED INSIDE A BUCKET IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA FLOOR ALONG CORNERS/WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
PREP AREA FLOOR CLUTTERED OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER/AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN THROUGHOUT.
OBSERVED GAP IN WALL BETWEEN WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP IN WALL.
NO THEROMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT SELF SERVICE COOLER (RIGHT HAND SIDE COOLER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THEROMETER FOR COOLER.
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