DEC 1
2025
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EAT. 89/100
1656 W 119TH ST · BEVERLY, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 1, 2025 · passed
19 of 24 inspections passed, with 9 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
24
19 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
55
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jul 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRY DOOR WITH ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP DOWN THE MIDDLE AND A HOLE IN THE DOOR WHERE THE HANDLE IS MISSING (DOOR WITH THE OPEN SIGN) INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND REPAIR AS NEEDED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST ACTIVITY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF SOME SORT OF BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE TWO LOWER REACH UNDER THE MERRYCHEF TOASTING MACHINE IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM THE BUILD UP OF DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE SHELVING AREA IN THE REAR AS WELL AS UNDER AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
APR 82025PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 8
2025
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT FRONT LINE WHERE SANDWICHES ARE CUT. WORN AND DISCOLOREDWITH DEEP CUTS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN/WALK IN COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT FAUCET ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAK AT HOT WATER HANDLE AT REAR HAND SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS AND WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JUL 12024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 1
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARD IN NEED OF CLEANING OR REPLACING TO REMOVE ANY FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
SIDES OF PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY FOOD SPLLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 72023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 7
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
27. FOOD ADDITIVES: APPROVED AND PROPERLY USED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE TOP OF THE FAUCET AND AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR TILES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN AND THE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAIN AND FLOORS. FOUND THE VENT ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. THE WALL IN FRONT OF THE REAR PREP TABLE WITH FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS AND WALLS.
JAN 42023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 4
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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FEB 232021PASSED2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 23
2021
PASSED
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
JAN 92020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 9
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
FEB 72019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 7
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN POSTED AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
MAY 142018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 14
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST ON VENT ABOVE BREAD OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NONCOMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SITE WAS GIVEN IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION.
FEB 212017PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 21
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
REACH IN COOLER BEHIND COUNTER MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.9F.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40.0F OR BELOW. MUST NOT USE COOLER UNTIL REINSPECTED BY HEALTH DEPT. MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40.0F OR BELOW FOR FOOD STORAGE. CRITICAL VILATION 7-38-005A.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER BEHIND COUNTER. APPROX 4- LBS OF STEAK AT 48.7F, 2-LBS OF SLICED ROAST BEEF AT 48.7F, 2-LBS OF CHICKEN/RICE SOUP AT 80.4F, 2-LBS OF SLICED TURKEY AT 45.8F,8-LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 49.6F,47.7F,AND 1- LB OF VEGGIE BURGERS AT 47.6F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
JUL 62016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 6
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE ICE BUILDUP ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
APR 12016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 1
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN SHELVES UNDER DISPLAY COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ROTISSERIE STYLE CHICKEN OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
SEP 22015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 2
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.
AUG 312015FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 31
2015
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED. SINK DRAINS EXTREMELY SLOW IF AT ALL. ALSO, REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IS BROKE AND PAPER TOWELS DON'T COME OUT WHEN LEVER IS PUSHED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH FIXED AND MAINTAIN BOTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AROUND THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER AND STORAGE CABINET.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.
SEP 302014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 30
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS ON SIDE FLOOR AT GREASE TRAP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
JAN 102014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 10
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors not clean under 3-comp sink. Must clean/maintain.
JUN 132013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 13
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
2ND COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMP. SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE INTO A BUCKET INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
JAN 112013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 11
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN FRONT INTERIOR CABINET UNDER TRASH CAN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER AT REAR DOOR REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
MAR 12012PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 1
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal codeTOILET HANDLE BROKEN STRING USED TO FLUSH TOILET INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. MANAGER HAS GONE TO HARDWARE AND REPAIRED THE TOILET WHILE I WAS ON PREMISES. PREMISES HAD A OUT OF ORDER SIGN ON THE RESTROOM DOOR. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM COOLER STORAGE SHELVES.
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.NEED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT (DUSTY) ABOVE OVEN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
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.NEED TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM TOP OF COOLER.
DEC 232011PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 23
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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.REPLACE CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK IN FREEZER.CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP ON ALL CEILING VENTS.
AUG 22011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 2
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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. REPLACE CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP).
JUL 272010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 27
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE.
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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
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. REMOVE BOXES AND EQUIPMENT NEAR REAR DOOR.
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