SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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6718 S STONY ISLAND AVE · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 7, 2026 · passed

Passed all 23 inspections, but 10 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
23
17 passed · 6 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
59
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Sep 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 7
2026
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 21
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE SODA DISPENSER IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CORRECTED ON SITE. OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON FAN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES IS EXPIRED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND POST A VALID CERTIFICATE.

JAN 26
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST IN THE VENT ABOVE THE OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

FEB 15
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FLOOR UNDER COLD TABLE, FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL CERTIFICATE HOLDERS ON SITE.

MAR 18
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE STOPPER IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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AUG 31
2021
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 9
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED SLICER STORED INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

MINORPest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND DEAD FLIES INSIDE CABINET AND EXTERIOR SURFACES AROUND POP MACHINE IN LOBBY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM, AROUND OUTLETS IN PREP AREA, MISSING BASEBOARDS NEAR WASHROOM AND REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS, REPLACE BASEBOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ARTICLES AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL

FEB 25
2020
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SEASONINGS STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL DRIPS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND LOOSE FAUCET ON WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 21
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

MAY 24
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA AND NEXT TO FILE CABINET.

DEC 27
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN COOLES.APPROX 3-LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 45.7F-47.3F, APPROX 3-LBS OF CUT LEAFY GREENS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES-54.8F,57.6F.COST APPROX $9.00. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED,CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

AUG 3
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED SOME CEILING VENTS WITH LIGHT DUST; CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED.

MAY 26
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

DEC 20
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE TOP AND AROUND THE BOTTOM OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE GREASE.

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

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH METAL SHELVING UNITS IN REAR.

MAY 11
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

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

NOTED A WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINATIAN.

NOV 20
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

OBSERVED 6 BAGS OF CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,SITTING IN STANDING WATER THAWING OUT,MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DESTROYED FOOD ITEMS,INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER WAYS OF THAWING FOOD,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-3)8-005(A

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES,ALONGB WALL BASE AND CORNERS

FEB 27
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE VTRAP AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR AT THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE CLUTTER (BOXES) FROM THE REAR NEAR,NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

JUL 11
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT PROPERLY RE-HEATED. CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP-117.4F, CREAM OF BROCCOLLI SOUP -92.3F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALL PRE-COOKED FOODS MUST BE RAPIDLY RE-HEATED TO 165 AND HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT UNTIL SERVED. PRODUCT DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP AT WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH METAL SHELVING UNITS IN REAR.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN CHEST COLD HOLD REFRIGERATION UNIT IN PREP AREA.

FEB 20
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW, FOUND CHICKEN STRIPS ON COLD HOLDING TABLE IN PREP AREA AT 54.1F. PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALFood Temperature
WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE

RINSE WATER NOT SET UP IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, CENTER COMPARTMENT BEING USED TO STORE DIRTY DISHES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES AT START OF INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SANDWICHES)WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL SHELVES, ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, CABINET UNDERNEATH SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING STATION, STORAGE RACKS , AND ALL SINKS.

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

CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN ALL AREAS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(LOT'S OF DIRT AND DEBRIS OBSERVED).

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

CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS, AND ATTACH COVERS SECURELY TO CEILINGS.

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

REPAIR EXHAUST IN CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM. REPLACE BROKEN WASHBOWL WHICH WAS REMOVED FROM THE WALL IN THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM(CUSTOMERS ARE ABLE TO USE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WHICH IS IN THE DINING AREA UNTIL SINK HAS BEEN REPLACED).

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST DESIGNATE AN AREA FOR PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM FOOD STORAGE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JAN 10
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL SHELVES, ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, CABINET UNDERNEATH SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING STATION, STORAGE RACKS , AND ALL SINKS.

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

CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN ALL AREAS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(LOT'S OF DIRT AND DEBRIS OBSERVED).

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

CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS, AND ATTACH COVERS SECURELY TO CEILINGS.

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

REPAIR EXHAUST IN CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM. REPLACE BROKEN WASHBOWL WHICH WAS REMOVED FROM THE WALL IN THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM(CUSTOMERS ARE ABLE TO USE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WHICH IS IN THE DINING AREA UNTIL SINK HAS BEEN REPLACED).

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST DESIGNATE AN AREA FOR PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM FOOD STORAGE.

MAR 14
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

soiled ceiling tile in rear prep.must replace.

FEB 6
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE.

SEP 14
2010
PASSED
4 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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS AROUND REGISTER IN THE FRONT AND FLOORS IN THE REAR.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS AND IN PREP ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAK AT THE PIPE OF THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

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