SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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1546 W 35TH ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 24, 2026 · passed

4 of 5 inspections passed, 1 failed.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
4 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
18
none critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Dec 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 24
2026
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Keeping ice cream scoop in a bowl of standing water at room temperature, instructed to keep scoop according to health code, ie.

APR 17
2026
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

No food temperature measuring devices, no probe thermometer. Instructed to obtain, Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

MINORFood Temperature
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Keeping ice cream scoop in a bowl of standing water at room temperature, instructed to keep scoop according to health code, ie.

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

Knives wedged between 2 prep coolers, instructed to keep knives on a clean surface.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

3-Comp sink drain pipe heavily leaking in a large bucket under sink. Instructed manager to repair plumbing and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

No sink stoppers for 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain to wash and sanitize utensils properly.

APR 17
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED EXTERIOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA TO BE HEAVILY-RUSTED AND NO LONGER EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE EXTERIOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE TO ELIMINATE RUST AND MAINTAIN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED TABLE-MOUNTED CAN OPENER ASSEMBLY IN REAR KITCHEN AREA TO BE HEAVILY-RUSTED, BLADE IS NO LONGER EASILY-REMOVABLE FOR CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CAN OPENER AND MAINTAIN CUTTING OR PIERCING PARTS OF CAN OPENERS EASILY-REMOVABLE FOR CLEANING.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING OF ADEQUATE INTENSITY FOR THIS AREA.

APR 25
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOUR ON THE PREP SURFACE AROUND THE PIZZA DOUGH ROLLING MACHINE AND ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDES DOCUMENTATION.

DEC 8
2022
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

FOUND ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE, HANDLE TOUCHING ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY, MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND DEBRIS ACCUMULATED ON FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. FOUND SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULAED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND DAMAGED WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEXT TO REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE, MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND STOCK STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER, AND MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING BEHIND SALES COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN FOR EASE OF CLEANING. FOUND UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND MULTIPLE LIGHTS IN POOR REPAIR AT VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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