Chicago Health Dept
1435 W MONTROSE AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026), 1 critical violation noted.
6 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Mar 2026 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (PIZZAS AND CHICKEN WINGS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THERE WERE CLEANING PRODUCTS (PLASTIC SPRAY BOTTLE, SCRUB PADS AND SPONGES, ETC.) STORED IN THE SINK BASIN AND A WIRE STORAGE RACK WITH HANGING BASKETS IN FRONT OF THE SINK THAT MADE THE HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES AND NOT TO STORE ANY ITEMS IN THE SINK BASIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
OBSERVED NO QAC CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2612685 ON 2/24/25 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY ELEVATE ITEMS OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE 3-DOOR TALL COOLER LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING IN MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. SINK CLOGGED NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FACILITY HAS ANOTHER HAND WASHING SINK WITH CLOSE PROXIMITY FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED. RETURNED ON 2/25/25 SINK HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND NOW PROPERLY DRAINING.
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAINED.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE FRONT PREP TABLES, AND FRONT SELLING AREA ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDENEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOO FOOD STORAGE AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A SOILED MOP HEAD BEING IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST PROPERLY STORE SOILED MOPS AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN INSIDE WASHROOM.
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA OR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
OBSERVED CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
NOTED A PLASTIC BUS TUB REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.
NOTED A LARGE PLASTIC BIN OF PIZZA SAUCE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND A LARGE METAL POT USED TO MAKE PIZZA SAUCE THAT ARE BOTH TOO LARGE AND UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES ALL OVERSIZED FOOD CONTAINERS AND COOKING POTS THAT DO NOT FIT INTO THE SINK. ALSO MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEDURE FOR THE LARGE STAND MIXER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED A FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE FOOD WASTE CONTAINERS INSIDE THE FOOD PREP AREA.
NOTED A SOILED MOP HEAD BEING STORED ON REAR DISH METAL RACK SHELVING WHERE CLEAN POTS AND PANS ARE STORED. MUST PROPERLY STORE SOILED MOPS AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM BEING USED AS A SEALANT ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS UNEVEN AND UNABLE TO CLEAN. MUST SMOOTH/CUT DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED INOPERABLE VENTILATION INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND ALSO WITH A MISSING VENT COVER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF "NEW HIRE" DOCUMENTATION ON THE PREMISES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED DEEP CREASES IN CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE FOOD PREP LINE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAINT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
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