FEB 17
2026
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SHABANI'S GTS FAST FOOD.
BEAT. 43/100
5016 N PULASKI RD · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 17, 2026 · passed
Failed 5 of 13 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
43
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Mar 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 92026FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 9
2026
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 32025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 3
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE. RESTORE FLOORS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 132024PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 13
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2594013 DATED 5/6/2024. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 62024FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 6
2024
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND UNABLE TO BE CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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AUG 162023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 16
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREMISES AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE IN CABINET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12: OBSERVED DEBRIS IN INTERIOR OF DINING BOOTHS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVER IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 72023FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 7
2023
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF WRITTEN VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO ASTERICK IDENTIFYING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE COOKED TO ORDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERICK IDENTIFYING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE COOKED TO ORDER ON MENU, LINKING SAID COOKED TO ORDER ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS TO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENTS ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREMISES AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE IN CABINET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS IN WINDOWSILLS AND INTERIOR OF DINING BOOTHS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVER IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 112022FAILED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 11
2022
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 5-17-21 2509786.OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO MOP SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090 MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET.
MAY 172021PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MAY 17
2021
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED CAKE AND PIE SLICES FOR SALE WITH NO FOOD LABELS. INSTRUCTED LABEL WITH INGREDIENTS AND TRACE BACK INFORMATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BOX FREEZER IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE AND HAVING LOOSE INSULATION COMING OUT OF LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PERMANENTLY OR REPLACE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO MOP SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK COVERED IN ALUMINIUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO ALLOW SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SPRAY FOAM ON WALL BEHIND GREASE TRAP AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN BASEBOARD UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, AND GRIME BEHIND REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA, UNDERNEATH COOK LINE, AND INSIDE FRYER CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
DEC 72020PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 7
2020
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA NEXT TO AND ON TOP OF THE REFRIGERATOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE AREA.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED ONE OF THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER, SIDE OF GRILL AND DEEP FRYER, AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR. CLEAN THE WALL NEXT TO THE OVEN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
NOV 302020FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 30
2020
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (HAMBURGERS AND CHICKEN) WERE 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 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE FLOOR MATS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
NONE OF THE EMPLOYEES OR FOOD HANDLERS WERE WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DETAIL CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER, SIDE OF GRILL AND DEEP FRYER, AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WET CARDBOARD STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDER THE RUBBER FLOOR MAT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR. CLEAN THE WALL NEXT TO THE OVEN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
MAR 52020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 5
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVER IN WASH ROOM AND SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE AT CEILING SHOWED MANAGER NEAR THE REFRIGERATOR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
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