JUN 4
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EAT. 85/100
4027 W IRVING PARK RD · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 4, 2025 · passed
10 of 13 inspections passed, with 6 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
10 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
53
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jul 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TWO DOOR COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA CONTAINING ONLY NON-TCS ITEMS MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 50.1. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS TEMPERATURES AT OR BELOW 41F.
SEP 242024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 24
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES IN TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK AT BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOR ALON WALLS IN THROGUHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND ALONG WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 252023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 25
2023
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN A CONTAINER OF COLD WATER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW TCS FOODS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
JAN 242020PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 24
2020
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST DEFROST THE SMALL WHITE REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RAW WOOD TRIMMING AROUND THE EXIT DOOR . MUST SEALED OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE OF THE CABINET IN THE FRONT AREA (WITH COFFE GROUNDS) AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(STOVE,DEEP FRYER AND GRILL) WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE PREP/KITCHEN /DINING AREA AND MAINATAIN.
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OCT 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNED EMPLOYEE POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 272019FAILED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 27
2019
FAILED
13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNED EMPLOYEE POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL KIT AND PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CLEAN-UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL KIT WITH THE PROPER ITEMS AND PROCEDURE ON PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE WAITRESS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND SINKS ON PREMISES.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT DISH WASHING SINK AND SECOND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BLACK SLIME ACCUMULATION IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON COOKED PREPARED FOOD SUCH AS RICE, CHICKEN STEW, AND LAMB IN THE 2 DOOR SLIDING COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DISCARD DATE ON ALL COOKED PREPARED TCS FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE ON THE PRESET TABLEWARE AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT TO HAVE A LEAK AT THE CONDENSER. MUST REPAIR SUCH THAT IT DRAINS AS DESIGNED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SHELVES IN THE 2 DOOR SLIDING COOLER TO HAVE ACCUMULATION OF DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE SHELVES IN THE 2 DOOR SLIDING COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALL BASE TO BE LOOSE NEAR THE STOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL BASE NEAR THE STOVES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A LIGHT BULB IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER TO BE OUT. REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER.
FEB 92017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 9
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR SIDE OF THE GRILL, STOVE,DEEP FRYER AND ONE BURNER STOVE WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPES CLOSE TO THE CEILING THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MISSING SOLID LIGHT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 22016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 2
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found bulk (dry goods) containers without proper label. Instructed to label with name. Must maintain.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Found several upright coolers with exposed compressors. Instructed to replace covers (and remove dirt build up from these units).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Found coke machine with small amount of orange and black mold like substance on interior of ice chute. Found calcium build up on crease of (exterior) of ice machine. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize this unit. Must maintain.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Found large cracks in floor in front of reach in cooler in front prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain. Concrete floor in rear prep area is no longer sealed. Several large cracks and crevices found. Instructed to reseal or paint floor so that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
West corner of hood interior with excessive grease build up. Must remove, clean and maintain.
APR 82014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 8
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.-------MUST SEAL SOME HOLE ALONG THE WALL IN REAR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AND LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.----------NOTED VENTILATION INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MUST FIX.
JUL 232013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 23
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ICE BUILD UP IN CHEST FREEZER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
HAVE BUILD UP OF GREASE ALONE BOARDER OF FLOOR IN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND INSTALL COVES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HAVE OPEN SEAMS CRACKS AND HOLES ON CEILING AND WALL IN PREP AREA. MUST SEALS ALL OPENING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXHAUST CANOPY HAVE BUILD OF OF GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. ALSO MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK AND COFFEE MAKER.
JUL 232010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 23
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Cooking equipment, storage shelves, storage cabinets, sinks and prep tables not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor in rear not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to install floor tile in missing areas and detail clean under and around equipment, must repair florr leading outside to dumpster area..
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls not maintained in storage closet. Instructed to seal walls and ceiling and repaint. Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean all covers.
JUL 122010FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 12
2010
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Evidence of rodent activity on premises. Observed 30 plus rat dropping in storage closet adjacent to dining area throught-out storage room. Instructed that rat activity must be removed, detailed cleaned and sanitized. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Multi use cleaned utensils on table not proper stored. Instructed to invert utensils and wrap to prevent contamination before use.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Cooking equipment, storage shelves, storage cabinets, sinks and prep tables not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor in rear not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to install floor tile in missing areas and detail clean under and around equipment, must repair florr leading outside to dumpster area..
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls not maintained in storage closet. Instructed to seal walls and ceiling and repaint. Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean all covers.
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