APR 3
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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3021 N CLARK ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 3, 2026 · passed with conditions
20 of 25 inspections passed, 1 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
25
20 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN CHICKEN ON PREP TABLE. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS ( MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN 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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE ON SITE DURING AT TIME OF INSPECTION WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
MAY 282025PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 28
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA TO CURRENTLY BE NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY, WITH A COLD HOLDING AT 47.7F. THERE IS A VENTILATION/CIRCULATION ISSUE DUE TO THE LACK OF WATER AT THIS TIME. WALK IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURES OF AT LEAST 41F AND BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005. MANAGER RELOCATED ALL ITEMS TO WALK IN FREEZER IN THE MORNING ONCE ISSUE WAS OBSERVED. BY END OF INSPECTION, WALK IN COOLER WAS FUNCTIONAL AND COLD HOLDING AT 40.1F. WALK IN COOLER MAY BE USED.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
AT TIME OF INSPECTION, UPON ENTERING, MANAGER STATED THAT DUE TO A WATER MAIN ISSUE/BREAK, THE FACILITY IS CURRENTLY OPEN AND OPERATING WITHOUT ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE THROUGHOUT. NO WATER PRESSURE IS AVAILABLE FOR USE AT THE FRONT AND REAR HAND SINKS, THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND THE UTILITY SINK IN REAR. MANAGER STATED THAT A PLUMBER IS ON SITE NEXT DOOR ACTIVELY WORKING ON THE REPAIRS, BUT NO FIRM TIMELINE IS AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE ADEQUATE PRESSURE OF HOT AND COLD WATER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY TO ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. HOT AND COLD WATER WAS RESTORED BY END OF INSPECTION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER ON TOP OF BOTH WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MULTIPLE ITEMS BLOCKING VENTS AND MULTIPLE BOXES STREWN THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA ABOVE WALK INS.
JUN 72024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 7
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
SODA MACHINE NOZZLES NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN SODA MACHINE NOZZLES AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DINING ROOM FLOOR NOT CLEAN BY WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN DINING ROOM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 82024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 8
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
JAN 242024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 24
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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JUN 22023FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 2
2023
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
CEMENT GROUND INSIDE THE REFUSE AREA NOT CLEANED,EXCESS SPILLAGE ON GROUND,GREASE AND INSECT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED FOR THE OTHER TWO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS,HOLDING CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE.PROVIDE
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-25-2023,REPORT #2570161. #51) 5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP FAUCET,REAR AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-0-90,CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 252023PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 25
2023
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
WHITE CUTTING BOARDS HANGING ON WALL WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FLUID SPILLAGE INSIDE THE BASE OF CABINET WHERE SODA SELF DISPENSER IS LOCTED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP FAUCET,REAR AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BROKEN WEST WALL INSIDE THE CABINET OF SELF SERVE SODA DISPENSER IN DINING AREA. REPAIR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
MAY 282021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 28
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
PIPING UNDER THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIRED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOORWAY TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPAIR PROPERLY TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
SEP 42020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 4
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER AT BACK UP REACH IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE LINE. MUST REMOVE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 282020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 28
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER AT BACK UP REACH IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE LINE. MUST REMOVE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NOTED NO EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
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.
APR 52018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 5
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR ICE TEA MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
JAN 252017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 25
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED PLASTIC LIDS WITH DEEP CRACKS AND CHIPS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FEB 222016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 22
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF THE PLASTIC ICE SHOOT ON THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH SOME DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 102015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 10
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 242014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 24
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
BROKEN THERMOMETER AT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER.
JAN 142014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 14
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT CABINENETS. REMOVE DIRT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN REAR FOOD STORGE AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
FEB 252013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 25
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND COUNTER NOT WIPED DOWN BY SODA MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR OF PREMISES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY NEXT TO SOFT DRINK SYRUP.
NOV 12012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 1
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF SINK BY THE WALK-IN COOLER TO LIME AND GRIME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SHELF AT CEILING IN THE REAR AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
DEC 232011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 23
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SODA MACHINE CABINETS LOWER SHELVES, ALL CABINET SHELVING AT FRONT SERVICE AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AT FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE BATHROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALL BY SODA SYRUP DISPENCERS TO REMOVE STICKY BUILD-UP, AND REMOVE DUST FROM ALL CEILING VENTS ON PREMISES.
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