Chicago Health Dept
5102 S RACINE AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026), 1 critical violation noted.
4 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.
Very weak water pressure at kitchen hand wash sink, hot and cold water trickling from faucet, instructed to provide under city pressure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
Bulk food container ( salt ) not labeled, Instructed to label.
No hand soap provided at toilet room hand wash sink. instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
Obstructed hand wash sink at main prep kitchen hand wash sink, food container and large plastic tubs placed Infront of hand sink, instructed to keep sinks accessible at all times.
Found 20 lbs of cooked pork chops held at 57.8f in prep cooler, pork placed in cooler a day before. Instructed to hold cold TCS food at 41f or lower. Priority violation violation 7-38-005, food discarded valued at $100.
Improper cooling method, cooked pork placed in a large container stacked tightly with closed lids preventing proper cooling, instructed to place warm food in shallow container uncovered to facilitate cooling down process. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
3-501.16(A)(2) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 3 DOOR FOOD COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN 51.2 F, PORK 50.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $145.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RUSTED AND PAINT PEELING SHELVES IN TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
NO DRAINBOARD IS PROVIDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO DRY DISHES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-09-06. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →
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