Chicago Health Dept
4861 N MILWAUKEE AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Dec 2025).
21 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Dec 2025.
OBSERVED DRAIN PLUMBING AT THE REAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, SLOW-DRAINING BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE REAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR BASE AND EXTERIOR DOORS OF CABINET UNDERNEATH FOUNTAIN MACHINE IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVER IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM SANDWICH PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE REACH-IN DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR BEHIND SAFE UNDERNEATH FRONT REGISTER COUNTER.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN REAR AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL IN REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR WITH DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOP,BROOM ETC.) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
Observed the microwave on top of the turbochef oven to have a damaged ceiling panel on the interior. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
Observed dust accumulation on the walk in cooler fanguard. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the caulking behind the three compartment sink, along the wall, to be dirty and worn. Instructed facility to remove, clean area, recaulk, and maintain.
Observed torn gaskets on the two door cooler at the front prep area. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
No splash guard provided between the exposed hand sink and prep counter,front area.Instructed to provide,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.
ceiling vent cover on ceiling above the front counter with dust build-up,instructed to clean and maintain
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL IN PREP AREA ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL.
DISHWASH AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
GREASE TRAP PAINT PEELING/BEGINNING TO RUST ON BOTTOM. MUST REPAINT GREASE TRAP.
WASHROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED (WEST WASHROOM) WITH PACKAGED CUP HOLDERS. MUST REMOVE HOLDERS FROM WASHROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GRAFFITI SIGN ON WALL INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit, cabinet not clean, needs detailed cleaning, lower shelving of prep table need cleaning.
Floors under rear storage shelving, cabinet not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Wall in rear prep area by prep table need cleaning.
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area, bathroom need cleaning(detailed).
Walk in coolers shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint shall be replaced/repaired.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks in walk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors in dining area need cleaning.
Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, dining areas not clean need cleaning(detailed).
Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust shall be replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, front storage cabinet shelving not clean need cleaning.
Floors under heavy equipment, storage shelving in rear kitchen area need detailed cleaning(corners).
Wall prep table in rear prep area, and wall by 3 compartment sink in rear kitchen area need cleaning.
Light shields in prep areas, bathrooms not clean need cleaning.
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep areas, coolers, and bathrooms not clean need cleaning.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE WIRE SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHTING FIXTURE ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND BY THE SOUP AREA.
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