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4032 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 27 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 222026PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FLY STRIP HANGING NEAR FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FLY STRIP NEAR FRONT COOLER.
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT AND 1-COMPATMENT PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN SINKS.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES UNDER SINK TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF CABINETS IN BEVERAGE AREA AND BOTTOM OF PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM.
JAN 102025PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SMALL CONDIMENT CUPS STORED UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
MAY 222024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1LB LEAFY SPINACH, .5 LB COOKED EGGS, .5 LBS CHICKEN SALAD, 2 .5 LBS SLICED TOMATO, 1LB GUACAMOLE ALL STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA COLD HOLD UNIT RANGING BETWEEN (55F-62F). INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL TCS FOODS @41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. THE PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AT 64F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE STORING TCS FOODS (SPINACH, GUACAMOLE, EGGS, CHICKEN SALAD, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLING UNIT TO 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. # 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PREP TABLES SHELVING UNIT WHERE MICROWAVE IS STORED WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NECK IN DISRPAIR WITH SLIGTH LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED FOR HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR 1 OF 2 FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW AS REQUIRED.
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.
AUG 12023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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MAY 252022FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA KNOBS ARE STRIPPED AND ONE OF THE TWO WASHROOM TOILETS DOESN'T FLUSH, BUT THE TOILET IS GOING TO BE REPAIRED TODAY PER MANAGEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE REPAIR TECHNICHAN AWARE OF THE STRIPPED KNOBS ON HANDWASHING SINK AND GET ALL SAID EQUPIMENT REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CEILING IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FOR PUBLIC'S VIEW AS REQUIRED FROM 9/21/2021. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST NEW SUMMARY REPORT FOR PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 212021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA
EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON AND UNDERNEATH CAULKING AT TOP BASE AND SIDES OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN
JUN 32021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DIRTY GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINAIN.
OBSERVED MOP IMPROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP HEAD UP TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION
SEP 212020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LEAST ONE CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DIRTY TOILET FIXTURES INSIDE BOTH TOILET ROOMS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND RECEPTACLES IN PLACE IN THE PARKING LOT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE PREP TABLE AND EXPOSED HANDSINK. MUST ENCLOSE SPACE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
JAN 252019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(c)
OBSERVED IN USE WIPING CLOTHES BEING STORED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE.
OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE THE HAND SINK IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BASEBOARDS ALONG THE REAR WALL NEXT TO THE BACK DOOR IN DISREPAIR, AS WELL AS BASEBOARDS UNDER THE HAND SINK IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CAULKING ALONG THE WALL OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 282018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP IN BETWEEN 1- COMP & 3 -COMP SINK.
FEB 232018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP IN BETWEEN 1- COMP & 3 -COMP SINK.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE OVEN.
FEB 162018FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FRONT 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 46.5F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER SUCH AS 3LBS.COOKED EGGS 44.9F,2LBS. SHREDDED LETTUCE 44.3F-44.5F,.5LBS SAURERKRAUT.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.5.5LBS.$18(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED HAND DRYING DEVICE IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM NOT OPERATING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.MANAGER PUT A ROLL OF PAPER TOWELS IN TOILETROOM AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG TOP AND BOTTOM OF SOUTH FRONT DOOR AND PARKING LOT DOOR ALONG BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 2- DOOR PREP COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS,ICE BUILD UP ON WALK IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR UNIT.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN BETWEEN 1- COMP & 3- COMP SINK.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ICE DISPENSER AND DRIP TRAY ON SODA MACHINE,LOWER STORAGE CABINET AT SODA MACHINE.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE OVEN.
APR 242017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
HANDLE ON HANDSINK IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF CORRECTING, LEAKS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES MUST BE PRINTED AND ON SITE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
DEC 52016PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH-INNCOOLERS BEHIND PRE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR OF PREMISES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AREA
JAN 82016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
REMOVE BOX FROM STORAGE SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN DISH WASHING AREA.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF WALLS, AND IN CORNERS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS(DIRT, DEBRIS, FOOD BUILD-UP PRESENT). CLEAN LID TO GREASE TRAP IN FLOOR IN REAR BY WALK-IN COOLER.
CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS WHERE PRESENT. SEAL LOOSE WALL COVE AT REAR EXIT DOOR.
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
JUL 212015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ONE LOOSE WALL TILE AT THE SIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TILE TO WALL.
PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
ONE OF THREE FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES HAS THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERIFICATE.
OCT 312014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
CONDENSOR LINE FROM WALK IN COOLER IMPROPERLY DRAINING INTO EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO PROPERLY ROUTE DRAIN.
APR 242014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT PREP LINE STAINED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. REPLACE SAME AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE INBETWEEN WALL AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
APRONS, VISORS, EMPLOYEE ATTIRE IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA SEPARATE FROM FOOD/DRY STORAGE.
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
JAN 182013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DIRTY, FOOD ENCRUSTED WHITE HANDLED SMALL BREAD KNIVES ARE STORED AROUND THE REAR PREP TABLE, STORE FOOD UTENSILS IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY MANNER.
THE DELI PREP COOLER FRAMEWORK AROUND THE DELI ITEMS IS VISIBLY DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ENTIRE FRAME AROUND THE ENTIRE DELI PREP COOLER / PREP AREA. THE SODA COOLER RACKS ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE RACKS.
BROKEN AND INACCURATE THERMOMETERS WERE FOUND IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, REMOVE AND REPLACE INACCURATE THERMOMETERS.
FEB 272012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
CEILING TILES MISSING ABOVE TOASTER OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THEM.
FEB 142012FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. Ice Machine in the front dinning area has black mold inside of unit this is where the ice is being made in a plastice tray and dispense to customer. CITATION ISSUED HOOOO769669 COURT DATE 4-5-12 TIME 3 P.M. ROOM 112. NOTE:PLACED A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG ON UNIT. CAN NOT USE ICE. NEEDS TO SHOW RECPTS OF ICE WHEN PURCHASED UPON REINSPECTION. NEEDS TO CONTACT DEPT OF HEALTH TO HAVE TAG REMOVED FROM UNIT. NEEDS TO FAX A LETTER TO HAVE TAG REMOVED AT 312-746-4240, PLS PROVIDE PHONE NUMBER, ADDRESS, AND ATTN: MS. LOPEZ
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT DOOR ON THE WEST SIDE OF ENTRENCE HAS OPEN GAP 1/4 INCH GAP, AND FOUND FRUIT FLYS IN DISHWASHING AREA MORE THAN 6. INST TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. CITATION ISSUED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.RECAULK SURFACES ABOVE EXTERIOR OF THE 1 COMP SINK MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP, AND DISHWASHING AREA NEEDS DETAILED CLEAN. NEEDS TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE RACKS AND BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TITLES MISSING OVER THE TOSATER AREA.
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. NEEDS TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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. NEEDS TO KEEP PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH AS HATS, COATS ECT AWAY FROM DRY FOOD STORAGE.
JAN 122011PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 51.6F WITH READY TO EAT PRODUCT STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40 OR BELOW.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT SLICED LUNCHEON MEATS & OTHER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS SLICED TURKEY 46.4F-46.9F,HAM 45.8F,ROAST BEEF 47.8F,TUNA 48.2F,CHICKEN STRIPS 48.3F,STEAK48.7F,CHICKEN BREAST 45.8F,PEPPERONI 48.2F,MEAT BALLS 46.7F,VEGETARIAN PATTIES 46.7F,CRAB MEAT 48.3F,CHEESE PIZZAS 46.7F,SALAMI 48.5F,COLD CUT 46.9F. PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED AT THIS TIME.APPX 109lbs.$292.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
DEC 82010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNIT AND REMOVE CARDBOARD COVERING.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE AREA AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN VENT COVERS THRU-OUT AND CEILING FANS.
OCT 72010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNIT AND REMOVE CARDBOARD COVERING.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE AREA AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN VENT COVERS THRU-OUT AND CEILING FANS.
JAN 112010FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE PREP REACH IN COOLER, AND CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE FRONT AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AT REAR STORAGE AREA.
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR STORAGE AREA, NEAR MOP SINK, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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