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Chicago Health Dept

1453 E 53RD ST · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026), 2 critical violations noted.

10 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected May 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

Inspection history

MAY 19

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY/ PREMISES AS REQUIRED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND SEAFOOD. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGEAREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

MAR 31

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DELI MEAT SLICER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS, FLOOR DRAINS, WALL AND CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

MAY 8

2024

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR SCREEN DOOR WITH 1/4" GAPS AT THE BOTTOM,SIDE AND TOP. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE TOP INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORE WHILE DAMP ON THE FLOOR AND IN BUCKETS. MUST HANG UP TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT BREEDING SOURCE FOR FLIES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS, FLOOR DRAINS, WALL AND CEILING THROUGH OUT PREMISES.

APR 29

2024

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR SCREEN DOOR WITH 1/4" GAPS AT THE BOTTOM,SIDE AND TOP.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES SCATTERED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND BOXES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, ALSO NOTED 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES SCATTERED IN THE MOP SINK AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE TOP INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS,WALL AND CEILING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO PREVENT FUTHER FLY ISSUES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORE WHILE DAMP ON THE FLOOR AND IN BUCKETS. MUST HANG UP TO AIR DRY.

NOV 13

2023

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE WASHROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING AS REQUIRED; MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES AT BOTH DOORS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON THEM. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ONE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOLER IN KITCHEN IS CRACKED IN TWO PLACES; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SHIELD.

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NOV 3

2023

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 70 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISHMACHINE TABLE, ON THE FLOOR BY THE ICE MACHINE, ON THE FLOOR IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND IN THE REAR KITCHEN PANTRY ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE WASHROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING AS REQUIRED; MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES AT BOTH DOORS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ONE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOLER IN KITCHEN IS CRACKED IN TWO PLACES; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SHIELD.

DEC 5

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTAINTS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND WEAR AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS, CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, CLEAN PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

A FLOOR DRAIN COVER IS NEEDED FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE UTILITY CLOSET; MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND STORAGE CLOSET; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REMOVE DUST FROM THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND IN HOOD ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE.

JUN 21

2021

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE DISHMACHINE WHEN MACHINE IN USE AT THE AREA WHERE THE SOAP IS DISPENSED INTO UNIT; REPAIR LEAK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS AT SINKS WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA AND WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

FEB 19

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES EATING AND DRINKING FROM OPEN CUP IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EATING OUTSIDE PREP AREA.

Critical Documentation & Training

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO RECORDS OR STATEMENT FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION OF RAW FISH FROM SUPPLIER ON PREMISES. LICENSE HOLDER SHALL PROVIDE STATEMENT FROM SUPPLIER IDENTIFYING THAT FISH SOLD AS RAW, RAW-MARINATED, OR UNDERCOOKED IS FROZEN FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED NO APPROVED PROCEDURES OR LAB RECORDS FOR SUSHI RICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED RAW PORK BELLY IMPROPERLY THAWING IN STANDING WATER IN PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN REFRIGERATOR OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND DRINK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CUPS, BOWLS, PLATES AND CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING NEAR VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUDT BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 4

2019

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS, UNDER SHELVING AT REAR.

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