SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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8614 S KEDZIE AVE · ASHBURN, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 20, 2026 · passed

25 of 28 inspections passed, with 7 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
28
25 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
61
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Apr 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 20
2026
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED THE MIDDLE SINK STOPPER NOT PROPERLY WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 2
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED SODA DISPENSER WITH SPILLAGE ON BASE AND NOZZELS. INSTRUCTED TO WIPE DOWN, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 1
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH SHELVES AND COVING IN WALK-IN COOLER TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR AND COVING AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11: OBSERVED LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER TO BE AT INSUFFICIENT INTENSITY FOR WALK-IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT SOURCE IN WALK-IN COOLER TO ALLOW FOR SUFFICIENT LIGHTING INTENSITY AND MAINTAIN.

APR 9
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SPRAY HOSE FIXTURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND UNABLE TO BE DEACTIVATED WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SPRAY HOSE FIXTURE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH SHELVES AND COVING IN WALK-IN COOLER TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR AND COVING AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER TO BE AT INSUFFICIENT INTENSITY FOR WALK-IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT SOURCE IN WALK-IN COOLER TO ALLOW FOR SUFFICIENT LIGHTING INTENSITY AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 29
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(1st COMPARTMENT). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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DEC 12
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

SEP 27
2022
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

DEAD ROACH NOTED NEAR CHIP DISPLAY SHELF. INSTD TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

CLEAN KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION AT SANDWICH PREP LINE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (I.E in hot water 135F OR above , on a clean portion of the FOOD preparation table only if the in-use utensil and the food contact surface of the FOOD preparation table is cleaned and sanitized at a specified frequency, or in a protected manner

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON BREAD FORMING BAKING PANS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

APR 18
2022
PASSED
0 violations
APR 11
2022
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE REAR NOT ACCESSIBLE OR MAINTAINED, PIPE UNDERNEATH IN POOR REPAIR AND WATER LEAKING ONTO FLOOR WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PROPERLY, FREE OF LEAKS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA AND REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVE A SMALL LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE UNDERNEATH IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPALCE AND MAINTAIN

JUN 7
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. NEW WIPING CLOTHS NEEDED WHEN WORN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 4
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GAPS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA BY 3- COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR DOOR, WASHROOM WALL TILES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/ REPAIR TO PREVENT ANY HIDING PLACE FOR PEST.

FEB 28
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF (TCS) FOOD CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 128.3F INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED HOT (TCS) FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 135.0F OR HIGHER. (PIC) REMOVED SOUP AND DISCARDED APPROX 20LBS AT COST APPROX $ 8.00.-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF INSIDE RECEPTACE IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GAPS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA BY 3- COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR DOOR, WASHROOM WALL TILES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/ REPAIR TO PREVENT ANY HIDING PLACE FOR PEST.

FEB 11
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE SAID POLICY ALONG WITH REQUIRED CLEAN-UP KIT EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE MAKING A SANDWICH AND TOUCHING AN IPAD AT THE SAME TIME, AS WELL AS REACH TO GRAB COOKIES FROM THE CASE AND PICK UP THE IPAD ALL WHILE NOT CHANGING HIS GLOVES. INSTRUCTED THAT WHEN THERE IS A CHANGE IN TASK, GLOVES MUST BE DISCARDED TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CROSS CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPROX. 1/4 IN GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR AND THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THAT DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING TO CONTROL THE PRESENCE OF PEST IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, INCLUDING ELIMINATION OF ENTRY POINTS AND HARBORAGE AREAS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAKING FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM THE MANAGER DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

APR 11
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DUCT TAPE HOLDING ON THE COVER AT THE LOBBY SODA MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVER, ALSO ENTRANCE DOOR LOCK TO BACK ROOM BEING HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND REPLACE LOCK.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

JAN 3
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER METAL STRIPPING COMING OFF THE SIDE OF THE DOOR,ALSO BEING HELD WITH TAPE, COOLER EXTERIOR NOT MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HOSE ON THE REAR MOP SINK,NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION, USE OF WATER HOSE IS PROHIBITED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN AIR GAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE AND PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE. ALSO REPAIR THE LEAKING NOZZLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SPRAYER CONNECTION.

JUN 7
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

TOP EXTERIOR OF BEVERAGE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED AND WRAPPED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 11
2016
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 6
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE SOUP HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A HOSE CONNECTED TO THE MOP SINK WITH OUT A BACK FLOW DEVICE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE (PHOTO GIVEN AT THIS TIME).

NOV 10
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAKS UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO, FIND SOURCE OF LEAK UNDERNEATH THR BEVERAGE MACHINE AND FIX IT.

MAR 13
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILES TO AREA IN FRONT OF AND IN TOILET ROOM.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST MAKE TOILET ROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING.

JUL 23
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CONTINUE TO REPLACE AND REPAIR CEILING TILES AND WALL PAPER FROM REPORT 1151376 DATE 6/17/13.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CONTINUE TO CLEAN DUSTY LIGHT SHIELDS FROM REPORT#1151376 DATE 6/17/13

JUN 17
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT WALK-IN COOLLER, REPAIR DAMAGED WALL PAPER FRONT BEHIND TRASH CAN.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CLEAN DUSTY LIGHT SHIELD BEHIND FRONT SIGNS.

JAN 28
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

WALK-IN COOOLER COMPRESSOR LEAKING INTO A PAN NEED TO REPAIR. ALSO RUSTY STORAGE SHELF IN REAR NEED TO REMOVE THE RUST.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN AND SANITIZE SODA NOZZELS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE CHIP STORAGE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

3 COMP. SINK LEAKING LOWER PIPE INTO BUCKET AT 3RD. COMPARTMENT NEED TO REPAIR.

MAR 30
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED DUSTY LIGHT SHIELD OVER THE OVEN BEHIND SIGN IN FRONT. NEED TO CLEAN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.OBSERVED THE REAR 3 COMP. NOZZLE LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

DEC 16
2011
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. DOOR AT THRESHOLD IN NEED OF ADJUSTMENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

APR 13
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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. MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 14
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF STORAGE CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE STATION NEEDS CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.

APR 6
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR WITH EXCESSIVE ICE. CLEAN SAME.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA WITH DUST. CLEAN SAME.

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