AUG 24
2026
PASS 1 violation
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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5301 S HYDE PARK BLVD · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2026).
16 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Aug 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.
The numbers
INSPECTIONS
16
VIOLATIONS
63
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2026
Inspection history
AUG 17
2026
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AND NO CORRESPONDING CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES THAT CORRESPOND WITH ON-SITE PLAN. MUST KEEP BOTH THE POLICY AND SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
JUN 6
2025
PASS 4 violations
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
DEC 17
2024
PASS 4 violations
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SOME PRODUCT STORED ON THE FLOOR AND SOME ON MILK CRATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER STORAGE RACK. MUST BE ABLE TO MONITOR AND EASILY CLEAN UNDERNEATH.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE AIR VENT COVER IN THE CEILING IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS IN THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALL BASE.
MAY 3
2024
PASS 2 violations
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA UNDER CRATES AND ALONG THE WALL BASE.
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OCT 25
2023
PASS 2 violations
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS; MUST PROVIDE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. CORRECTED ON SITE.
AUG 24
2021
PASS 3 violations
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE WORKING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS IN PREP AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE CORNER AREAS WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENT FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS AND UTILITY CLOSET; CLEAN FANS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
FEB 26
2020
PASS 5 violations
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED LOOSE GASKET ON REFRIGERATOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOOSE HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO POLICY AND NO ITEMS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN FLOOR IN UTILITY CLOSET OF COFFEE BEANS AND DEBRIS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2229416 DATED 10/9/2018: #58 Must provide proof of allergen training for all City of Chicago certified food sanitation managers. NOT CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OCT 9
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-102.12 Observed no city of Chicago food sanitation manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (breakfast sandwiches, coffee with milk/lattes, etc.) being prepped/served. Must have a city of Chicago food sanitation manager on site while potentially hazardous foods/beverages are being prepped and/or served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Must provide written procedure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Found small amounts of dark, slimy substance on upper interior of ice machine (not making contact with ice). Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11 (c) Observed excessive ice accumulation in bottom of chest freezer (nearest to the door) in rear storage room. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Must provide proof of allergen training for all City of Chicago certified food sanitation managers.
61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
JUN 26
2017
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
JUN 2
2016
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO CLEAN VENT COVERS IN WASH ROOMS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR VENTILATION IN THE MENS WASH ROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
DEC 2
2015
PASS 11 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SMALL REFRIGERATOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM COUNTER TOPS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,SHELVING UNITS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA ALSO IN WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALL NEAR REFRIGERATOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL AND BASE AT ENTRY DOOR IN HALL WAY.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS IN TOILETROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE MISSING TOILET TANK LID IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOPSINK CLOSET.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS AND BROOMS.
MAY 29
2014
PASS 3 violations
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, WEAR AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 7
2013
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN THE WASHROOMS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE COFFEE BEANS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
OCT 3
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. MUST CLEAN AREA AND PROPERLY MAINTAINED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST FINISH INSTALLING COUNTER TOPS AT THE ISLAND IN THE PREP AREA AND ALONG THE WALLS IN THE DINING AREA. SEAL ALL RAW WOOD UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST FINISH FLOORS IN FRONT VESTIBULE WHERE TILES MISSING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST ALSO INSTALL BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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