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1300 N ASHLAND AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
13 of 23 inspections passed, 2 failed, 8 passed with conditions. 16 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 252026PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN DISPLAY COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IMPROPERLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAG(S) IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
APR 222025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
6-501.11 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR DISH/ DINING AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
APR 42025PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED EGG PATTIES AND TURKEY STORED AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 44 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 4 POUNDS OF EGG PATTIES AND 6 TURKEY POUNDS ($35). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SERVICE LINE COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR DISH/ STORAGE AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
MAR 292024PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE APPROXIMATELY 50 MINUTES AFTER THE INSPECTION BEGAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED HOT WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REACH A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 93 F BEFORE GOING DOWN TO 87 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER REACHES A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110 F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED BY THE CONCLUSION OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
APR 72023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY FROM 8:50 AM-10:05 AM WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS TUNA SALAD WERE PREPARED. THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:05 AM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AND WASHBOWL IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FACE PLATE ON SOAP DISPENSER IN REAR PREP AREA FALLS OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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JAN 42022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR THE EMPLOYEE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
JAN 192021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRON PREP AND RAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE FRONT 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REMOVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR DISH AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSDIE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 272020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN TRAYS STORED TOO CLOSE TO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A A BARRIER AROUND ON THE SIDE OF MOP SINK TO PREVENT WASTE WATER CONTAMINATION.
SINGLE SERVICE CUPS STORED UNDER HAND SINK WASTE WATER LINES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
JAN 42019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR TO HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT PREMISES. WATER TEMPERATURE UPON INSPECTION RANGING BETWEEN 62.3F TO 68.8F. INSTRUCTED TO OPERATE WITH HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) WATER HAS BEEN REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION OWNER INCREASED THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER TANK. HOT WATER NOW AVAILABLE 105.3F AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS AND 125.7F AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION FANS IN BATHROOM AND DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JAN 222018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
NOTED THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 182017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD I.E. MEATBALLS, DELI MEAT, SOUPS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ONSITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES WITH THE CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING SITE OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING FROM THE CONDENSER ON THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER INTO A CATCH PAN LOCATED ON THE TOP SHELF OF THE STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PROFESSIONAL TO REPAIR THE CONDENSER TO PREVENT LEAKING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER SUCH AS AIR FILTERS, EMPTY BOXES, AND PERSONAL ITEMS STORED NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RE-ORGANIZE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN REAR PREP AREA.
DEC 52016FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
WASH BOWL INSIDE THE STAFF/CUSTOMERS WASHROOM NOT MAINTAIN.BROKEN HANDLE AT FAUCET A SMALL METAL PIN IS LEFT AT FAUCET,VERY HARD TO TURN ON THE FAUCET. OBSERVED 3 MEN AND A WOMAN USING WASHROOM AND COMING OUT WITHOUT HAND WASHING.INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TEMPORALLY TO WASH HANDS AFTER USAGE OF THE WASHROOM AT PREP FRONT AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 MANAGER PROVIDED HANDLE FOR THE FAUCET,PROPERLY AND EASILY OPERATED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAIN. GARBAGE OVERFLOWING,LIDS OPEN WITH BAGS AND OPENED GARBAGE BAGS ON TOP OF IT. USED GLOVES AND OTHER MATERIAL ON GROUND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP LIDS CLOSED AND GROUND CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(CHICKEN,MEATBALLS,TURKEY ,HAM .CHEESE ETC) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS NEED DUE TO 24 HOURS OPERATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A) CERTIFIED MANAGER REPORTED ON SITE AT 10:22am.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-13-16,REPORT #1751925 #32-VENT COVER AT EAST WALL ABOVE THE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #34-FLOOR COVING UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT SEALED,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK #36- EXCESS DUST ON LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE EQUIPMENT AT EAST WALL,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TODAY 12-5-16 EMPLOYEE AND I OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
HEAVILY LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE SANITIZER COMPARTMENT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO MECHANICAL DRAIN STOPPER IN POOR REPAIR NOT CLOSING AT SAID LOCATION,NEED TO REPAIR
APR 132016PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
VENT COVER AT EAST WALL ABOVE THE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN A GRAY GARBAGE CONTAINER AND BOXES ARE STORED INSIDE THE EXIT REAR DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DAILY.
FLOOR COVING UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT SEALED,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
CEILING TILES AROUND VENT COVER WITH EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP AT EAST WALL ABOVE THE EQUIPMENT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
EXCESS DUST ON LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE EQUIPMENT AT EAST WALL,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
DUE TO CONSTRUCTION OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA WITH DEBRIS AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL,NEED TO KEEP GROUND CLEAN TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITIES.GARBAGE LIDS ARE PRESENTLY CLOSED AND NOT OVERFLOWING.
MAR 262015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF REACH COOLERS AND GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING, SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. FLOOR DRAIN IN BATHROOM NEEDS TO BE ATTACHED. MUST CORRECT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 182014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
NO VALID CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(CHICKEN 160.9F) PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A CITATION ISSUED.
INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 3-12-14 NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POP MACHINE
CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN CEILING TILES ABOVE OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA.
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON FRONT EXPOSED SINK.
MAR 122014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED MEATBALLS 121.6-125.9F STORED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND DISPLAYED FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL HOT FOOD MUST BE MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS.
PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
SEP 122013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Storage shelves under prep counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Ceiling and light covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust buid-up.
Faucet not maintained at three compartment. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
JAN 182013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Ventilation covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Ceiling tile not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to replace all damaged ceiling tile.
Faucet not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to remove cover from spout.
Unnecessary articles stored on top of walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove all unused articles.
FEB 62012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MISSING BASEBOARD COVING BY EXPOSED HAND SINK. MISSING CEILING TITLES ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER.
JAN 302012FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. THE ICE MAKER OVER THE POP MACHINE HAS RUST BUILDUP WHEN ON DEFROST RUST WATER GOES ON TO THE ICE OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK MOLD INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE THIS IS ON THE PAN WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE.. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A). ICE MACHINE IS TAGGED TODAY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL THE UNIT ,CLEAN AND SANITIZE IT. CAN NOT USE UNIT NEEDS TO SHOW RECPTS THAT ICE HAS BEEN PURCHASED. NEEDS TO FAX A LETTER TO REMOVE TAG TO 312 747-4240 ATT: A.LOPEZ
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. THE OUTSIDE BACK DOOR HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ROLL DOWN DOOR WEST SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROFFED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-20.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER HEAVEY EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND BASE BOARDS, AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MISSING BASEBOARD COVING BY EXPOSED HAND SINK. MISSING CEILING TITLES ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER.
JUN 12011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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. LIGHT ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR
MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA
DEC 102010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED LOOSE CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REATTACH CEILING TILE/MAKE CLOSE AND TIGHT FITTED.
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. OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE WALK IN COOLER AND STAND UP REACH IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE/INSTALL WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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. REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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