SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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6450 S PULASKI RD · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 13, 2026 · passed

18 of 22 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
22
18 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Oct 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 13
2026
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SYRUP SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 5
2026
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACK UP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. BACK UP IS OBSERVED WHEN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS RELEASED, GRAY WATER BACKS UP INTO FIRST COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATON #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SYRUP SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 25
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

JAN 25
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALK IN FLOOR NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 5
2023
PASSED
0 violations
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JUN 28
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.18 HANDWASH SINK IN TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/DIRT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

JUN 26
2023
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN 2-DOOR COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA: CHICKEN 52.0F, CHEESE 53.0F, DELI MEATS 50.9F-54.0F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

2-DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE; AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 54.0F WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON INSIDE. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH AND REPAIRED TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

3-COMPARTMENT SINK IMPROPERLY DRAINING, WASTE WATER WITH FOOD DEBRIS IMMEDIATELY BACKING UP FROM DRAIN ONTO FLOOR WHEN WATER BEING DRAINED (ONE BASIN AT TIME). INSTD TO REPAIR SINK TO DRAIN PROPERLY WITHOUT WASTE WATER BACKING UP AND ACCUMULATING ONTO FLOOR. PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND AIR GAP. INSTD TO REMOVE PLASTIC FROM AROUND AIR GAP. 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY. CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

HANDWASH SINK IN TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/DIRT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

MAY 17
2022
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CRACKERS AND SALAD DRESSING STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED INSIDE CABINETS UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK AND BEVERAGE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED LEAK UNDER SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED POP CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

JAN 14
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED TOILET ROOM GARBAE CONTAINER NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR AREA AND FRONT COUNTER AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 9
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP/WAREWASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, MULTI USE UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT IN BASIN OF SINK. INSTD TO KEEP BASIN CLEAR AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION -38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

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.

JUN 11
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE REAR AROUND THE EXIT DOOR NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 28
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure on site. Must provide written clean up procedure for vomit and diarrheal events. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Observed no handsink in rear prep /dish area. Must install dedicated, exposed hand sink in rear prep area, with hot(100F)/cold water with adequate city pressure, and soap/paper towels. Hand sink must be easily accessible to rear prep /dish area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Observed no proof of allergen training. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation managers.

JUN 19
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE FRONT BEVERAGE CENTER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND MOP SINK, INSTED TO CLEAN/AND OR RECAULK. ALSO CLEAN REAR LIGHT SHIELDS.

AUG 17
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALLS AT REAR PREP TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 8
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 16
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE FRONT SNEEZE GUARD CRACKED ON THE INNER GLASS OF A DOUBLE PANE OF GLASS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

OCT 6
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE ICE SHOOT AT BEVERAGE STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE OVEN IN THE PREP AREA AND THE CEILING VENT IN THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM BOTH HAVE DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

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

THE LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 27
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN COOLER NOT CLEAN UNDER THE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALLS AND IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD BUILD UP AND CEILING VENT HAS DUST BUILDUP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

THE FAUCET AT THE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A STEADY STREAM OF WATER WHEN THE FAUCET IS OFF . MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE IT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 19
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. REPLACE SAME.

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

LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. WALLBASE AND WALL PAPER AT WALL INBETWEEN PREP AREA AND REAR IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. REPAIR SAME. DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE, FOOD DEBRIS.

FEB 2
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ICE SHOOT AT BEVERAGE STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR IN NEED OF ADJUSTMENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 23
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALL BEHIND SODA MACHINR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. DRAIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 25
2010
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN THE VENT IN THE PREP AREA HAS DUST BUILDUP.

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