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Chicago Health Dept
2101 E 71ST ST · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).
29 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION, SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS, AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON THE WALL BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
RODENT ACTIVITY FOUND ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 80 TO 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES ON THE FLOOR IN REAR AREA UNDER SHELF, IN WASHROOM UNDER SINK INSIDE CABINET, ALONG FLOOR IN WASHROOM AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA, UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER AND INSIDE CABINET WHERE SELF SERVE SODA MACHINE SITS IN LOBBY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DOOR SWEEP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE AREA UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER FOR PARTICLES, DIRT AND MOUSE DROPPINGS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN ALL AREAS WHERE MOUSE DROPPING OBSERVED AND MAINTAIN.
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PASS 1 violation
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND IN CORNER AREAS OF PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA; CLEAN FLOORS.
PASS 2 violations
FLOORS IN CORNERS BESIDE THE POP IN A BOX AND BESIDE THE GREASE TRAP IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HOLD SANITATION CERTIFICATES MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
PASS 1 violation
FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
PASS 3 violations
OBSERVED BULK SUGAR STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SUGAR TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CUPS STORED UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #53 (OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE). NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT DATED FOR 05/20/20. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NONCOMPLIANCE. 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED IN REAR DISH WASHHNG AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL
OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WASHING HANDS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. HANDS SHALL BE WASHED IN AN APPROVED HAND WASHING SINK AND MAY NOT BE WASHED IN A SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION OR WAREWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND PREPARING SANDWICHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. HANDS SHALL BE WASHED BEFORE ENGAGING IN FOOD PREPARATION INCLUDIJNG WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AND AFTER HANDLING SOILED EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS. PRIORITY 7-38-010
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 46F-48F, STEAK STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER 45.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005
OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 46.2F. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED IN REAR DISH WASHHNG AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES IN EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
PASS 5 violations
OBSERVED SUGAR AND COFFEE STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL DRIPS.
OBERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER SLOWLY DRAINING AT WASHBOWL IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED IN REAR DISH WASHHNG AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT, DEBRIS, AND SPILLS ON WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
6-501.19 OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TOILET ROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING.
6-501.13 OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
PASS 2 violations
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT THE SELF SERVE SODA MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELF BY REAR EXIT DOOR AND BY FUSE BOXES NEAR WASHROOM IN REAR.
PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
LIGHT WAS OUT IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ATTACHED TO THE WASHROOM DOOR; MUST ATTACH A SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO THE WASHROOM DOOR.
FOUND NO HOT WATER KNOB AT THE UTILITY SINK; MUST PROVIDE A HOT WATER KNOB AT THE FAUCET OF THE UTILITY SINK.
PASS 2 violations
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS INSIDE THE WASHROOM AREA OF DIRT BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
PASS 1 violation
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED/HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS TURKEY,HAM AND OTHER DELI SANDWHICHES, AND SOUPS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.
NOTED WALL COVING IN POOR REPAIR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED WATER AROUND THE BASE OF THE TOILET. MUST FIND AND REPAIR SOURCE OF LEAK.
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY(30 MICE DROPPINGS)INSIDE CADINET ON THE SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE SELF SERVE POP MACHINE. INSTUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED/HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS TURKEY,HAM AND OTHER DELI SANDWHICHES, AND SOUPS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
FLOORS DIRTY ALONG THE WALL BASE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
NOTED WALL COVING IN POOR REPAIR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED WATER AROUND THE BASE OF THE TOILET. MUST FIND AND REPAIR SOURCE OF LEAK.
PASS 6 violations
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING:- FOOD DEBRIS IN THE MOP SINK, STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH SANDWICH STATION PREP TABLE AND CABINET INTERIOR UNDERNEATH SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING STATION.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS A LOT OF DUST, CRUMBS AND DEBRIS).
MUST CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
THE FAUCET AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR SPRAYING WATER WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.
MUST PROVIDE A THEMOMETER IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA.
EMPLOYEES THAT WORK HERE AND DO NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAS A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE WITH IN 90 DAYS.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT STORED AT PROPER TEMPERATURES. BUFFALO CHICKEN IN SMALL PORTIONED CONTAINERS FOUND AT 48.0F, 47.2F, & 45.4F, SHVAED BEEF IN SMALL PORTIONED CONTAINERS FOUND AT 48.0F, AND 45.6F. FOUND PRODUCTS STACKED TO HIGH ABOVE COOLING LINES ON REFRIGERATED SANDWICH STATION TABLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW +/- 2 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BELOW COOLING LINES IN PANS, AND TO CHECK PRODUCT TEMPERATURES WHICH SHOULD BE DOCUMENTED. PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COME FROM REAR OUT OF WASHROOM TO FOOD PREP AREA WALK PASS THE EXPOSED HAND SINK PUT ON GLOVES AND MAKE CUSTOMER'S SANDWICH WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. CRITICAL 7-38-010(A).
REMOVE BOXES FROM SHELVES IN DISHWASHING AREA.
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: SIDES OF REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA(FOOD DEBRIS)MOP SINK, STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH SANDWICH STATION PREP TABLE, CAN OPENER ATTACHMENT ON PREP TABLE IN REAR, AND CABINET INTERIOR UNDERNEATH SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING STATION.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(LOT OF DIRT, CRUMBS AND DEBRIS). MUST RE-GROUT OR LEVEL FLOOR IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND BREAD HOLDING UNIT.
WALLS THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP, DISHWASHING, REAR STORAGE AND IN WASHROOM NEED CLEANING, OR PAINTING OR PANELING NEED REPLACING IF NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED(DEBRIS).
MOP SINK NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR USE, CO2 TANKS AND STORAGE RACK FOR PAPER GOODS ON EACH SIDE WHICH LEAVES NO ROOM TO PROPERLY USE SINK. MUST REARRANGE AREA SO THAT THIS SINK CAN BE USED PROPERLY.
OBSERVED A PERSON COME FROM OUTSIDE AND ENTER FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, OPEN STORAGE CABINET, GET A CUP, FILL IT UP AT SEF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING AREA AND LEAVE PREMISES. UNAUTHORIZED PERSONELL NOT ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP AREA, FOOD STORAGE AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AREA.
NO 'NO SMOKING' SIGN POSTED ANYWHERE ON PREMISES. VIOLATION 7-32-020(A).
PASS 3 violations
WALLS NEED CLEANING AT 3-COMP SINK AREA.MUST CLEAN.
FOUND MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED AFTER USE AND DIRTY WATER IN BUCKET.MUST CLEAN BUCKET AFTER EACH USE,AND PROPERLY STORE MOP.
FOUND CLEANING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS,AND IN SINKS.MUST PREPERLY STORE CLEANING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING BUCKETS.
PASS 2 violations
RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.ALSO MUST PROVIDE LARGE DRY STORAGE CONTRAINER WITH LID FOR OPEN BAG OF SUGAR.
MOP NOT PROPERLY STORE AFTER USE.MUST INVERT MOP AND REMOVE ANY DIRTY MOP WATER,CLEAN MOP BUCKET AFTER USE AND INTERIOR OF WASTE CANS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
PASS 2 violations
CLEAN DEBRIS UNDER HAND SINK CABINET.
CLEAN DEBRIS UNDER PREP TABLES IN REAR.
PASS 2 violations
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN FRONT COOLER FAN GUARD COVER
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.REPAIR 3 COMP. SINK LEAKING AT NECK, AND UTILITY MOP SINK HANDLE NEEDS REPAIR
PASS 2 violations
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED FRONT FANGUARD COVER (SODA COOLER) NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZER LEAKING AT THE NECK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND UTILITY SINK HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PASS 2 violations
SWEEP FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN.
MUST REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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