SHAWARMA GARDEN.

Chicago Health Dept

1951 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2025); 3 critical violations across the last 12 months.

13 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Jul 2025 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 21

2025

PASS 10 violations

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER (SALAD).

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 : MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN REAR HALLWAY.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-102.11 : OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL & PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR HOLES IN CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREA AND HALLWAY.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 11

2025

FAIL 13 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH RECEIPTS OF SERVICE .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FURNANCE ROOM,ON FLOOR BEHIND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER,REFRIGERATOR AND CHEST FREEZER IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.ALSO. APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL & LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA AND TOILET ROOM. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/11/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER (SALAD).

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN REAR HALLWAY.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL & PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 22

2024

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED INSECT CARCASSES IN THE LIGHT SHIELDS OF THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARCASSES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED TOILET IN STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. HANDLE IS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAFF TOILET WITH SOIL BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

OCT 31

2023

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANTIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLED RESIDUE ON THE BOTTOM OF THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE SIDE WALL BASES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEAR FRYING AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP IN THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 5

2022

PASS · 0 violations

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APR 7

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A BROKEN (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE ON THE RIGHT SIDE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 30

2022

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND SINKS IN THE MEN AND WOMEN EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS PREPPING, SERVING AND HANDLING FOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FOOD SPLASH AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE ONE DOOR FREEZER WHERE MEAT IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OF THE WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A CHLORINE TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A BROKEN (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE ON THE RIGHT SIDE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FLICKERING LIGHTS IN THE DISH AREA AND BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE WOMEN EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC TOLIET ROOM AND REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE

JAN 23

2020

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 8

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

ALL CLEAN UTENSILS POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORE UPSIDE DOWN INVERT TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED REAR HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 23

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME AND DATE (FIFO).

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. NOT ON COUNTER TOPS AND TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED RAW WOOD DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HE MUST SEAL ALL RAW WOOD USE FOR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

JUL 3

2017

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 27

2017

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION: NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR OBSERVED HUNDRED OF ANTS ON THE FLOOR, BASKET FULL OF DIRTY TOWELS, ON AND AROUND WOOD/CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS, AND CONTAINERs OF GREASE THAT HAD NOT BEEN EMPTIED INTO THE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS FROM THE REAR EXIT DOOR INCLUDING THE BASKET OF DIRTY TOWELS, EMPTY CONTAINERS OF GREASE IN THE RECEPTACLE OUTSIDE, AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RAW WOOD AND TIN FOIL BEING USED AS LINERS OR TO STORE FOOD AND FOOD UTENSIL ITEMS ON TOP OF IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE NON ABSORBENT, EASILY CLENABLE MATERIALS ONLY.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE HOOD VENTS SERVICED AND MAINTAINED TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP IN THE CORNERS OF THE WALLS AND UNDER THE EQUIPMENT AGAINST THE FRONT COUNTER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

THE WALK-IN STORAGE ROOM WAS CLUTTERED WITH CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS, PERSONAL ITEMS, BAGS OF RICE ON THE FLOOR, AND RUBBISH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD UNECCESSARY ITEMS FROM THE ROOM, RE-ORGANIZE, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 14

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOWY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR DRAIN BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESS BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR,PANE PROVIDED HAS A POROUS MATERIAL UNABLE TO CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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