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5203 W FULLERTON AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 21 inspections. 23 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 112026PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND INADEQUATE SUPPLIES IN KIT. OBSERVED KIT CONTAINING HAIRNETS, 1 TRASHBAG, AND BANDAIDS. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A CLEAN UP POLICY AND ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, ABSORBANT POWDER, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL IN RESTROOM BEHIND RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED SEAL/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
APR 182025PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, TUNA, SOUP,BEEF) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ANY EMPLOYEE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
APR 82025FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 2:45PM TO 3:05PM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED.AT 3:00PM KARLA TORRES ARRIVED ON SITE. AT 3:05PM CERTIFIED MANAGER KARLA TORRES CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE WAS DELIVERED TO ANOTHER PERSON ON SITE THROUGH THE BACK DOOR ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE AT THE WASHROOM AREA IN OPERABLE DUE TO THEM BEING DISCONNECTED AND SIGN STATES NO WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE AVAILABLE IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ANY EMPLOYEE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
SEP 92024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ANY EMPLOYEE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
JAN 182024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP/SPILLING ONTO FLOOR FROM FLOOR DRAIN WHEN DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GET PIPES CLEANED TO PREVENT BACK UP ONTO FLOOR OF FACILITY. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE AND FIXED ISSUE WHILE DOING REPORT. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CARD BOARD BOXES BY REAR DOOR. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES.
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MAR 92023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CARD BOARD BOXES BY REAR DOOR. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES.
OCT 42022PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (MEATBALLS, SOUP, DELI MEAT SANDWICHES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND KEEP ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.
FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OLD POP RESIDUE AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE SODA BOXES AND THE DRY STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND EMPLOYEE'S PERSONAL CLOTHING STORED ON TOP OF DRY STORAGE FOODS AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLOTHING AND STORE IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD, DISHES, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, ETC.
FEB 222021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUIL UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE VENTILATION VENT IN MEN'S WASHROOM MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ANY EMPLOYEE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 232020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
5-205.15 THE MIDDLE SINK STOPPER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT HOLDING WATER IN THE SINK BASIN. MUST REPAIR.
SEP 162020FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AND NOT OPERATIONAL AT THIS TIME. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
THE MIDDLE SINK STOPPER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT HOLDING WATER IN THE SINK BASIN. MUST REPAIR. REPAIR THE TOILET IN THE NORTH BATHROOM.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2268766 ON 3/1/19: 53 - NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 12019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A PERSON IN CHARGE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNDER THE COUNTER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 53.2F. THE COOLER WAS NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME FOR TCS FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
JAN 32018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE AT FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NOT WORKING/LOOSE ONE STOPPER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 122017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 102017FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED ON HOT AND COLD HOLDING LINE SUCH AS 3LBS. COOKED EGGS 51.8F-53.0F,1LB. ROAST BEEF 48.9F, 10LBS. COOKED CHICKEN BREAST 110.1F-131.4F,4LBS, TUNA 44.4F3LBS.TERIYAKI CHICKEN 44.7F,5LBS. BUFFALO CHICKEN 44.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 27LBS. $75.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN REAR PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE AND NO SOAP AND TOWELS.A LARGE 6-9 FOOT LADDER,BROOM AND DUST PAN STORED IN FRONT OF SINK AND 2- ROLLED UP POSTERS INSIDE OF SINK BASIN AND DRAIN LINE PIPE IS DISCONNECTED AND SEPERATED .ALSO , NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 1- COMP VEGETABLE WASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AT HAND SINK,RECONNECT DRAIN LINE PIPE AT SINK AND REMOVE ARTICLES FROM INSIDE OF SINK AND IN FRONT OF AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 1- COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX 12- LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CRAWLING OUT OF FLOOR DRAIN IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/10/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ON BULB IN WALK IN FREEZER.
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 82016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED/APPLIED FOR AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
OBSERVED THE FRONT UNDER COUNTER DOOR HANDLES STICKY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED TWO WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES FRONT DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
JAN 282016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR MANAGER ON DUTY AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
OBSERVED THE HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT CLEAN, LIME BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REST ROOM NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED WALL PAPER COMMING OFF AT THE ENTRY WAY TO THE REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
APR 32015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND LOOSE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS. EXPOSED HAND SINK TIGHTENED TO WALL DURING INSPECTION.
FOUND FOODHANDLER WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
FEB 282014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, mus properly date food items in walk in cooler.
Rear storage shelving/racks that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
Floors in walk in cooler, and walk in freezer not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls, door frame in kitchen prep area that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
Exhaust vent(ventilation) in men's bathroom not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
JAN 82013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR
MUST PROVIDE KILOWATTS TO OVENS THATS NOT VENTILATED FRONT PREP AREA
MAR 82012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Interior ice machine panel, three compartment sink and storage shelves under front counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Unnecessary articles sotred along side of walk-in freezer. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
JAN 312011PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (BOXER, PAPERS ETC.) STORED ON TOP OF MOP SINK NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK AND ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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