Chicago Health Dept
5619-5621 W LAWRENCE AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Oct 2025).
14 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Oct 2025.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED ON EAST WALL OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF BASEMENT ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN MACHINE FREE OF SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ITEMS ON MENU SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS "SUNNY SIDE UP" EGGS AND VEAL LIVER WITHOUT CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED TO ADD REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE CONSUMER ADVISORY TO ALL VERSIONS OF MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE COMMENTS.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN "LOWBOY" PREP COOLER LOCATED NEAR COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH A LICENSE PEST CONTROL PROVIDER, RECEIVE SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED ON EAST WALL OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
FOUND BULK FOOD WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN THE BAR AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAE ETC) IN THE KITCHEN.
INSRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA: PORTIONED CONTAINERS OF TRIPE SOUP AT TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 47.3F AND 47.8F AND A CONTAINER OF TARTAR SAUCE HELD AT 48.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT AN APPROXIMATE $70. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ITEMS SUCH AS COLESLAW, SAUERKRAUT, AND BORSCHT STORED INSIDE REPURPOSED USED PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD INSIDE CONTAINERS INTENDED FOR REUSE.
OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY GASKETS ON ALL PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.
OBSERVED DIRTY, RUSTY RACKS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITON.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND GRIME INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, MICROWAVES, AND BOTTOM OF PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS ABOVE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPOSED GLASS BULBS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER PROVIDE COVERS OR REPLACE WITH UNBREAKABLE BULBS.
OBSERVED TCS FOOD (PORK,COOKED POTATOES) NOT PROPERLY DATED STORED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE 4 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
MAST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN SHELVING IN 2 DOOR RIGHT SIDE COOLER AND GASKET ON 2 DOOR COOLER LEFT SIDE UNIT
PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 5/7/2019 REPORT #2288380 NOT CORRECTED #55 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES AND BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING #58 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME( SUGAR, FLOWER ETC)MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
FACILITY USES HI TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES AND BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, PORK, SOUPS, SALADS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
Observed a torn gasket on the right door of the 2 door prep cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
Observed dirt accumulation in the gaskets of the two door prep cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed the caulk between the wall and the kitchen exposed handsink to have a black mold-like substance built up in it. Instructed facility to remove, clean area, recaulk, and maintain.
Observed the kitchen exposed handsink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
No Illinois Foodhandler certificates on site. Instructed facility that all foodhandlers must obtain and maintain certificates.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FOUND TWO BAGS OF RAW PORK STORED INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT TEMP OF 49.7F-53.7F AND 54F;ALSO A POT FULL OF COOKED POTATOES STORED UNDER THE STAIRCASE THAT GOES DOWN THE BASEMENT AT TEMP OF 113F TO 116F.HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE,COLD FOOD 40F AND BELOW. TEMPERATURE ABUSE FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 35,VALUE 100. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING.INSIDE THE SINK WAS DRAINING FOUR PANS AND BEHIND THE FAUCET A GREEN CUTTING BOARD,NECK FAUCET WAS TILT TO THE LEFT. AS I WAS STANDING IN THE KITCHEN AWAITING TO WASH MY HANDS,COOK REMOVED PANS AND STORED THEM.INFORMATION ON ACCESSIBILITY OF EXPOSED HAND SINK GIVEN.ALL ITEMS REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
FOOD STORED INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER MUST BE COVERED.ALSO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOOD.
NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT BAR WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER.
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