Chicago Health Dept
7024 W GRAND AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026); 4 critical violations across the last 12 months.
6 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Feb 2026 · 4 critical violations in the last 12 months.
4-101.19---OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AND STORING CUP AND WIPING CLOTH INSIDE SAID HANDWASHING SINK ALSO, THE HOT WATER SUPPLY-LINE WAS TURNED-OFF WHILE FOOD HANDLERS WERE ACTIVELY SERVING CUSTOMERS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE THE FRONT UNISEX WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION.
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH GAP OPENING APPROX 1/4" AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES AND LIDS WIDE OPEN WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM.INSTRUCTED THAT OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER MUST BE ABLE TO CLOSE AND REMAIN TIGH FITTING IN ORDER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS, DEAD INSECTS AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREP AREA, AND RESTROOMS WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS CONTAINING (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC) WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
OBSERVED KNIVES AND SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED HOW TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS IN-BETWEEN USE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON UPRIGHT REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE THROUGHOUT THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE THROUGHOUT THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND ABOVE RIM. MUST REMOVE TRASH AND BAGS,GREASE FROM CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND ABOVE RIM. MUST REMOVE TRASH AND BAGS,GREASE FROM CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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