DEC 1
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SHAWARM & GRILL.
YOUR CALL. 51/100
438 W DIVERSEY PKWY · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 1, 2025 · passed
4 of 8 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Oct 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 242025FAILED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 24
2025
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-19-2025, REPORT #2622446. #55--INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 192025PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 19
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES ADJUSTED HIS HAT, WENT TO THE REAR WALK IN COOLER AND RETURNED TO THE PREP AREA TO CONTINUE PREPPING. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE USED THE PHONE WITH GLOVES ON AND CONTINUED PREPPING ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE NO BARE HAND CONTACT POLICY WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST CHANGE GLOVES AFTER A CHNGE IN TASK OR MOVING FROM ONE AREA TO ANOTHER. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO SOAP AT THE HANDWASHING SINK OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH WASHING AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
APR 292025PASSED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 29
2025
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THREE (3) DEAD ROACHES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND ANY DEAD INSECTS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD AND DRINKS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SHELF AT FRONT CASHIER PREP AREA TO BE MADE OF UNFINISHED AND UNPAINTED WOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE IN THE PREP AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FRONT SHELVES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH LOOSE RICE, TRASH, AND FOOD DEBRIS, AND THE SIDES OF THE FRYER TO BE HEAVILY COVERED IN GREASE. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE SINGLE DOOR REACH IN COOLER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN SURFACE AREAS AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK IN GOOD REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA BELOW SINGLE OVEN TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH AND FLOOR BELOW ONE/MIDDLE SHELF HOLDING MEATS TO BE SOILED HEAVILY WITH SPILLAGE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR BELOW OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA AND BELOW MIDDLE SHELF IN WALK IN COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MULTIPLE PIECES OF EQUIPMENT (TWO DOOR COOLER, SMALL GRILL, OTHER BOXES AND PIECES OF SHELVING) STORED OUTSIDE AROUND THE CORNER OF THE BUILDING AND LEADING TO THE TRASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT NECESSARY TO FUNCTION OF FACILITY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOP STORED SUBMERGED IN BUCKET FULL OF DIRTY WATER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOPS TO ALLOW FOR AIR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EXHAUST HOOD IN MAIN PREP AREA TO BE MISSING A FILTER, CREATING A LARGE GAP IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND PROVIDE REPLACEMENT FILTER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE LIGHT IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH A MISSING PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHTS IN ALL STORAGE AND PREP AREAS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
SEP 172024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 17
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11//NOTED FOOD HANDLER IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH OUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. NOTED RACK HOLDING MARINATING CHICKEN AND BEEF SKEWERS AND SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11//NOTED FLOORS AT FRONT COOKS LINE, BEHIND WATER HEATER IN REAR DISHROOM AND PREP AREA, AND INTERIOR WALLS OF WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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SEP 102024FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 10
2024
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS COOKED CHICKEN SHAWARMA 45.7 F, COOKED BEEF SHAWARMA 45.3 F, HUMMUS 44.7 F, BOILED CHICKPEAS 44.7 F IN WALK-IN COOLER APPROXIMATELY 190 LBS VALUED AT $776.00 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN REAR DISHROOM AND UNDERNEATH REAR HANDWASH SINK. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 GNATS IN REAR PREP AREA/DISHROOM INSTRUCTED REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM AFFECTED AREAS AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
NOTED FOOD HANDLER IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH OUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED RACK HOLDING MARINATING CHICKEN AND BEEF SKEWERS AND SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED SLOW DRAIN AND LEAK AT FRONT PREPAREA HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLER AND NORTHEAST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ELEVATING ALL KEPT ITEMS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED FLOORS AT FRONT COOKS LINE, BEHIND WATER HEATER IN REAR DISHROOM AND PREP AREA, AND INTERIOR WALLS OF WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 252023PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 25
2023
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
: 6-301.14--- MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B)--- INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND RUBBER DOOR GASKETS OF COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS.---EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114---: METAL FILE CABINET USED AS A TOOL BOX MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.---- ALL STORED ITEMS ON THE REAR OUTDOOR WALKWAY/PATIO AND THE REAR KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED. : 6-201.11--- ALL OPEN SEAMS, GAPS IN WALLS AND BASEBOARD ON THE COOKS LINE AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR INCLUDING THE WOODEN COUNTERTOP BEHIND THE MICROWAVE OVEN MUST BE SEALED.-----ALL EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR WALL OPENINGS MUST BE REMOVED OR CUT DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES.FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13----: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
OCT 122023FAILED18 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 12
2023
FAILED
18 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASH BOWLS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NO APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER ON SITE DURING INSPECTIONS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE AN ACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE CPARTMENT SINK.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZER OF CHOICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
MUST PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD OR METAL RACK SHELVING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING THE WALLS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND RUBBER DOOR GASKETS OF COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS.---EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL.----RUSTY BLADE ON THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST REPLACE.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 75.9F. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AND 110F AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)NO CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK UNDER THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
METAL FILE CABINET USED AS A TOOL BOX MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.---- ALL STORED ITEMS ON THE REAR OUTDOOR WALKWAY/PATIO AND THE REAR KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALL VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT/DUST. MUST CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALLS ON THE COOKS LINE AND UNDER THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK WITH GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL OPEN SEAMS, GAPS IN WALLS AND BASEBOARD ON THE COOKS LINE AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR INCLUDING THE WOODEN COUNTER TOP BEHIND THE MICROWAVE OVEN MUST BE SEALED.----CHIPPING PAINTED BRICK NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT AND RESEAL.----ALL EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR WALL OPENINGS MUST BE REMOVED OR CUT DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----ALL RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE DISH AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.----MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE/SEAL.----DIRTY WALL OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR. MUST CLEAN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES.FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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