JUL 28
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SPINNING J.
BEAT. 43/100
1000 N CALIFORNIA AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 28, 2025 · passed
Failed 3 of 13 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
43
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Jul 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 22025FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 2
2025
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ONN DUTY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TUNA,TOAST,EGG,ETC.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:47 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12 : OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES ON LARGE CUTTING BOARD MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND UNDERNEATH SELF-SERVICE COUNTER.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-203.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ONE TOILET ROOM ON PREMISES.MUST INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL TOILET ROOM WITH TOILET FIXTURES AND HAND WASHING SINK DUE TO HAVING MORE THAN THE TOTAL OCCUPANCY OF 30 OR MORE COMBINED PATRONS AND ON DUTY EMPLOYEES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS BEHIND BAKING TABLE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN HEAVY DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 242025FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 24
2025
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 4- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WHEEL BASE OF 2-DOOR REAR REACH IN COOLER AND UNDERNEATH FRONT BAR COUNTER TOP AND SEVERAL DEAD ON FLOOR NEXT TO FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND ON FLOOR UNDER SAME REACH IN COOLER.2- LIVE SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT ON HUMIDIFIER. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/24/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES ON LARGE CUTTING BOARD MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND UNDERNEATH SELF-SERVICE COUNTER.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED ONE TOILET ROOM ON PREMISES.MUST INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL TOILET ROOM WITH TOILET FIXTURES AND HAND WASHING SINK DUE TO HAVING MORE THAN THE TOTAL OCCUPANCY OF 30 OR MORE COMBINED PATRONS AND ON DUTY EMPLOYEES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS BEHIND BAKING TABLE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN HEAVY DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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NOV 302023PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
NOV 30
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. CHLORINE SANITIZER MEASURING AT 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL UNIT IS REINSPECTED. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 132022PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 13
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH AREA AND NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 242021FAILED6 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 24
2021
FAILED
6 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK) ARE STORED AND PREPARED FOR PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD: TUNA AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46F - 48F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID FOOD ITEMS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND APPROX 30 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY, LOCATED UNDER FRONT 3 COMP SINK, OVER UTILITY SINK, IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. REAR PREP AND BASEMENT. ALSO NOTED 4 FLIES THROUGH OUT FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
SEP 302020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 30
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( EGGS, MILK...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. NO CITAION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT NOR PROCEDURE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION . NO CITATION ISSUED.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
IN USE SPOONS STORED IN STAGNATE WATER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ADD MORE LIGHTING.
NOV 162017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 16
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS OF THE 2-DOOR COOLER TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE A BROWN DISCOLORATION BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE FROST BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE PREP AREA, FAN VENT COVER ON THE CEILING OVER PREP AREA, AND THE HOOD VENT OVER THE CONVECTIONAL OVEN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED A WASTE WATER LINE ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OVER THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE THE WASTE WATER LINE TO PROPERLY PROTECT PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.
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