Chicago Health Dept
1449 E 57TH ST · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).
23 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2026.
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR STORAGE CLOSET NEAR RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, BETWEEN THE TWO DOOR COOLER AND OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR AREA UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES.
NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT FRONT HANDWASH STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD STOCK IN STORAGE ROOM ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD UP OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED MICROWAVE OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP, REAR STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF REMOVAL OR OFF FLOOR AND ORGANIZED.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK AT THE THIRD COMPARTMENT; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
LEAK AT ELBOW OF HAND WASH SINK OF FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST REPAIR.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING, ALONG WALL BASE AND AT CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND BY 3-COMP SINK. REMOVE POOLING WATER ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.
REMOVE CLUTTER IN FRONT STORAGE AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE AND EXTERIOR OF SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
CLEAN FLOOR BETWEEN SAFE IN FRONT PREP AREA AND ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSET NEAR WASHROOM.
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE AND EXTERIOR OF SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
CLEAN FLOOR BETWEEN SAFE IN FRONT PREP AREA AND ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS.
SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSET NEAR WASHROOM.
THE ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT THE SELF SERVE SODA MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING; MUST CLEAN ICE DISPENSER CHUTE IN THE DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
CLEAN STORAGE CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND THE EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS.
CLEAN FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER & UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELVES.
MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE HALLWAY CLOSET.
PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE & WALK IN COOLER SHELF.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM LOWER SHELF OF HOT & COLD HOLDING UNIT,BREAD CABINET,ICE DISPENSER,DRIP TRAY AND LOWER CABINET AT SODA MACHINE,INTERIOR OF FRONT UNUSED PREP COOLER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT.
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS ALONG WALL BASES AND IN WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA & TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
OBSERVED THE FRONT INTERIOR OF THE CABINET UNDER THE SODA MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR UNDER THE CHIP BOXES FALLING DOWN, INSTRUCTED TO RE-ATTACH.
CLEAN FRONT FANGUARD COVER INSIDE THE FRONT SODA COOLER.
OBSERVED BOTH SINK NOZZLES LEAKING NEED TO REPAIR.
MUST REPAIR THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND SEAL SMALL OPENING.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA AND REMOVE DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA,UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND IN WALK IN FREEZER.
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE FRONT STORAGE CLOSET IN THE MAIN LOBBY.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, ICE DISPENSER, POP MACHINE NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.
SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMP SINK. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR STORAGE (DEAD INSECTS).
PROVIDE ADEQUATE THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REACH-IN COOLER 51.8F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. REACH-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 A CITATION ISSUED.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF SAUSAGE 51.6F, EGGS 52.3F AND STEAK 53.7F STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD.
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 SINKS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, ICE DISPENSER, POP MACHINE NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMP SINK. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR STORAGE (DEAD INSECTS).
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE ADEQUATE THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
Correct By: Friday, July 15, 2011 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREPARATION AREAS.(EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS)
Correct By: Friday, July 15, 2011 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND WALL IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE OFFICE.(CHIPPING PAINT).
Correct By: Friday, July 15, 2011 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND REAR STORAGE AREAS/OFFICE NOT CLEAN.(EXCESSIVE CLUTTER).
FOUND 3COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING. MUST REPAIR.SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT WIPED DOWN THROUGHOUT FRONT/REAR KITCHEN AREAS.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREPARATION AREAS.(EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS)
FOUND WALL IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE OFFICE.(CHIPPING PAINT).
FOUND REAR STORAGE AREAS/OFFICE NOT CLEAN.(EXCESSIVE CLUTTER).
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN GASKETS AROUND SAME COOLER DOORS TO REMOVE RESIDUE INSIDE GASKETS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS UNDER SHELVES WHERE NEEDED.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST. WIPE WALLS AROUND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP, AND UNDER SINKS.
CEILING TILE OUT OF PLACE BEHIND KITCHEN ENTRANCE, REPLACE.
LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD OVER THREE COMP SINK; REATTACH.
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