APR 22
2026
PASS 1 violation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP AROUND FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Chicago Health Dept
5901 S ARCHER AVE · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026).
20 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
20
VIOLATIONS
69
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 16
2026
PASS · 0 violations
JAN 14
2026
FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT FRONT LINE HANDSINK. HOT WATER IS OBSERVED AT 67F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 7
2025
PASS 2 violations
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILLAGE IN CABINET DIRECTLY UNDER SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CRACKS AROUND DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALLOWING WATER TO SEEP ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 27
2024
PASS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA REACH-IN COOLER MISSING THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN AN EASILY VIEWABLE LOCATION AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED SEVERAL SMALL HOLES IN THE REAR FACILITY DOOR THAT ALLOW PEST ACCESS FROM OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLES OR REPLACE DOOR TO ENSURE THERE IS NO GREATER THAN A 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND DOOR AND NO ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PLUGS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES NEXT TO REAR FACILITY DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMANGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN GOOD REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SOIL BENEATH SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD-UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITHOUT CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITHOUT CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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APR 13
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN COOLER UNDER FRONT COUNTER: EGGS 62.4F, SLICED TOMATOES 62.7F, CHEESE 62.2F-64.6F, VEGGIE PATTIES 61.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $50 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY, PREPARATION AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED FRONT COUNTER COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 66.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED DISPOSABLE CUPS AND LIDS STORED UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES UNDER SINK TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAK UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS, ON WALLS AND FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERSRS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
FEB 3
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN FRONT COOLERS BEHIND SANDWICH ASSEMBLY LINE. OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS ON LINE FOR COLD HOLD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN STATED AREAS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILDUP OF EXCESSIVE BLACK/GREEN SLIME INSIDE OF SELF SERVICE BEVERAGE MACHINE DRAINAGE TUBE IN CABINETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOW PRESSURE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED LOW PRESSURE AT HANDSINK IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES BY REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAIN FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA AND MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL ON SITE FOR CHECKING STATUS OF STAFF VACCINATION STATUS REGARDING COVID-19 OR TESTING PROTOCOL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO IMPLEMENT AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL ON SITE FOR CHECKING VACCINATION STATUS OF DINE IN CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT AND RETAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
FEB 25
2021
PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT HOLE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
TABLES IN DINING ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL STICKY BUILD UP AT EDGES OF TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM GARBAGE IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEAR MOP SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 8
2020
PASS 2 violations
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES OVER DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, DELI MEATS. ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AND AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD. INSTD TO WEAR BEARD RESTRAINT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
PREP TABLE IN REAR NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT A FREQUENCY NECESSARY TO PRECLUDE ACCMULATION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO TOILET TISSUE IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WALL BEHIND CAULKING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
MAR 20
2018
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED REAR CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR FAN GUARD COVER IN FRONT POP/JUICE COOLER.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAY 11
2017
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED ON WALL AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 8
2017
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT MAINTAINED, UNABLE TO TURN ON COLD WATER FAUCET. ALSO CONNECTION LEAKING UNDERNEATH SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, UNABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY WITHOUT RELEASING WATER AT EXTREMELY SLOW INTERVALS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND ABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED ON WALL AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT OUT IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN
JAN 29
2016
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REAR HANDSINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. FAUCET LEAKS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 17
2015
PASS 5 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE REAR STORAGE SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FRONT OVEN INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE REAR CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED ONE LIGHT SHIELD CRACKES NEXT TO HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR THE 3 EMPLOYEES WORKING AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JAN 15
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. HAM, TURKEY, CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FEB 26
2013
PASS 1 violation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CRACKED LIGHTSHEILD IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE BREAD OVEN. REPLACE SAME.
MAY 14
2012
PASS 2 violations
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FRONT HANDSINK VERY SLOW DRAINING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 8
2011
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
JUN 9
2010
PASS 2 violations
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL ALL SMALL HOLES IN REAR. WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. CLEAN LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT. REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. REPAIR.
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