Chicago Health Dept
1658 W BELMONT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025), 1 critical violation noted.
9 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT NON-FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED BOTTLES OF CHEMICALS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE HANDSINK. NOTED CRATES AND BOXES AND OTHER OFFICE SUPPLIES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE OFFICE AREA AND IN THE STAND ALONE CLOSET ON THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE THESE ITEMS TO BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED REAR BASEMENT DOOR ON UTILITY SIDE OF BASEMENT (NEAR ELECTRICAL METERS) NOT RODENT PROOF. THIS PORTION OF THE BASEMENT HOUSES THE HOT WATER HEATER AND FURNACE FOR THE SCOOTER'S FACILITY. NOTED A HOLE AT THE BOTTOM LEFT OF THE DOOR FRAME APPROX. 4 INCHES IN DIAMETER, WHERE OUTSIDE LIGHT IS SHINING THROUGH. ALSO NOTED A DEAD RODENT ON THE FLOOR NEAR THIS DOOR. MUST PROPERLY SEAL THE DOOR SO THAT IT IS RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL RODENT ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
OBSERVED BOTTLES OF CHEMICALS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE HANDSINK. NOTED CRATES AND BOXES AND OTHER OFFICE SUPPLIES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE OFFICE AREA AND IN THE STAND ALONE CLOSET ON THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE THESE ITEMS TO BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
PEELING PLASTER ON THE WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE TAKEN THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION COURSE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. NOT ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE AT THIS TIME WITH CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF BEING A NEW HIRE.
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM THE FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG THE WALLS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. ALSO OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE HOT HANDLE ON THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH.
EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
MUST REMOVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
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