Chicago Health Dept
5701 S WOOD ST · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).
23 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2026.
Inoperable vent in employees restrooms, instructed to repair and maintain.
Rags and towels hung on the side of 3-comp sink partition to dry, instructed to to dry away from sink.
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN AND UTENSIL STORAGE ROOM.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STOVE & OVEN,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,EXTERIOR LEDGE OF HOT HOLDING CABINET.
MUST CLEAN SPLATTER AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN LUNCHROOM AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR PANEL INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN LUNCHROOM,DAMAGED CONCRETE AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH MACHINE AREA (GROUT FLOOR TILE)TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN LUNCHROOM.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2591376 3/20/24 NOT CORRECTED-#10-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN STAFF MEN'S TOILET ROOM.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET,DISH RACKS,SERVING LINE-HOT & COLD HOLDING LINE SHELVING UNITS AND STORAGE CABINETS. #55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES ON SERVING LINE.#55- 6-201.16 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL PAPER ON SERVING LINE AND LUNCH ROOM.:#55- 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND ,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.#56- 6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA,SERVING LINE,HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK ON SERVING LINE & STAFF MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN NEAR ENTRY DOOR & STAFF MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
4-204.112(B) : OBSERVED INTERIOR THERMOMETERS FOR WALK IN COOLER #1 & 2 IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
4-202.15 : OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH LEFT OVER FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET,DISH RACKS,SERVING LINE-HOT & COLD HOLDING LINE SHELVING UNITS AND STORAGE CABINETS,CAN OPENER BLADE
5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES & DAMAGED WALL PILLARS ON SERVING LINE,LUNCH ROOM- LOOSE WALL BASES & PILLARS.
6-201.16 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL PAPER ON SERVING LINE AND LUNCH ROOM.
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DUST AND MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER #2.
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND ,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP ,DISH WASHING AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR
6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA,SERVING LINE,HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS,CHICKEN,MILK,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK ON SERVING LINE & STAFF MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN NEAR ENTRY DOOR & STAFF MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS. COOKED EGG FOLDS AT 82.9F IN A PAN ON PREP TABLE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER .MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 3LBS. $6. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 20LBS. RAW CHICKEN RANGING FROM 56.1F-57.2F ON A ROLLING CART IN PREP AREA.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 20LBS. $50.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
OBSERVED INTERIOR THERMOMETERS FOR WALK IN COOLER #1 & 2 IN POOR REPAIR AND EXTERIOR THERMOMETER ON HOT HOLDING CABINET DISPLAY IS MALFUNCTIONING.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF ELECTRICAL PANEL AND PIPES AT DISH MACHINE,ON & INSIDE OF BRICK UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE SCRAPE RACK,ON FLOOR UNDER SEVERAL SHELVING UNITS IN ADDITIONAL FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/12/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET,DISH RACKS,SERVING LINE-HOT & COLD HOLDING LINE SHELVING UNITS AND STORAGE CABINETS,CAN OPENER BLADE.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES & DAMAGED WALL PILLARS ON SERVING LINE,LUNCH ROOM- LOOSE WALL BASES & PILLARS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL PAPER ON SERVING LINE AND LUNCH ROOM.
MUST CLEAN DUST AND MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER #2.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND ,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP ,DISH WASHING AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA,SERVING LINE,HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH LEFT OVER FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT THE END OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SPILLS AND LEFTOVER FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LOW PRESSURE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT WOMENS BATHROOM AND AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOATED AT NEAR THE KITCHEN ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PIC HAS NO VALID CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PERSON IN CHARGE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING SERVED (TUNA SALAD) PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS FOOD (TUNA SALAD) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 77F. PIC VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED 5LBS OF TUNA AT A COST OF $30. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 42F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVES, OVEN) IN KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, SANITIZE AND INFORM PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
SEE VIOLATION #2.
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PIC. ( FOOD HANDLER PREPING(TCS) FOODS FOR LUNCH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL MANAGERS, FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITHH THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
OBSERVED SERVING LINE AREA, FOOD CARTS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.ALSO 2ND HANDWASHING SINK ON RIGHT SIDE IN MENS WASHROOM HAS NO WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS AROUND STORAGE UNITS IN KITCHEN. ALSO DEAD INSECTS ON FLOOR IN KITCKEN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEE. MUST PROVIDE.
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLERS (FLOORS,WALLS,CEILING, FAN COVER AND SHELVING) TO REMOVE DUST, DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
OBSERVED A THE HAND SINK BEHIND THE SERVING AND DISHWASHING AREA WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT KITCHEN AREA AND STORAGE ROOMS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA(10)AND IN THE CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA(30) AND 2 LIVE ROACHES, 1 IN THE UTILITY SINK AREA AND 1 IN THE DISH WASHING AREA ON THE FLOOR. PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF PESTS AND RODENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL MANAGERS, FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED
SIDES OF TILT SKILLET, CAN OPENER AND HOLDER, AND INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLER WITH DEBRIS, GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
BROKEN, CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND UNEVEN SURFACE UNDER OVENS, TILT SKILLET AND UNDER SERVING LINE . INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FLOOR IN FRONT OF UNUSED COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALL PANELS BEHIND COOKING LINE IN POOR REPAIR, NOT TIGHT FITTING, CAUSING GAP. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
LEAK UNDER PIPE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
LARGE UNUSED COOLER ON SITE NEAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTD TO MAINTAIN UNIT OR REMOVE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS INCLUDING VOLUNTEERS.
DETAIL CLEAN THE SHLEVES BELOW THE SERVICE COUNTER.
MUST REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME.
WALL SURRROUNDING UTILITY SINK NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND SOME RUSTY FILTERS IN BOTH HOODS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE FILTERS AND PAINT THEM OR GET NEW ONES.
FOUND ICE BUILD UP FROM THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT AND REAR SECTION OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR. MUST REMOVE THE ICE.
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN.
CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER.
REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR.
CLEAN CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER #1.
DUSTY FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER #1. NEED TO CLEAN,ALSO 3 TIER PLASTIC CARTS CLEAN OR REPLACE.
STOCK ROOM FLOOR NEEDS TO BE RESEALED (FLOOR PAINT CHIPPING OFF)CLEAN FLOOR UNDER OVENS. STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR OVER AT DISH MACHINE AREA NEED TO REMOVE REPLACE MISSING OR BROKEN FLOOR TILES.
NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AT DISH AREA, AND 3 COMP SINK AREA.
3 COMPARTMENT NOZZLE LEAKING NEEDS REPAIR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL OVENS, SHELVES, CABINETS, EQUIPMENT IN SERVING LINE AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN WOMEN WASHROOM AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN SERVING LINE AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD AND IN PREP AREA. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON SERVING LINE.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEFT SINK IN MEN WASHROOM ACROSS FROM KITCHEN (NO RUNNING WATER). REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 2-COMP SINK. REPAIR INOPERABLE THERMOMETERS ON DISH MACHINE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD AND IN PREP AREA. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON SERVING LINE.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEFT SINK IN MEN WASHROOM ACROSS FROM KITCHEN (NO RUNNING WATER). REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 2-COMP SINK. REPAIR INOPERABLE THERMOMETERS AND SANITIZING RINSE ON DISH MACHINE. DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING CHEMICAL PPM 0. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE DURING INSPECTION.
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