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Chicago Health Dept
3551 N CENTRAL AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).
27 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2026.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
OBSERVED EGG WHITES AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 56F INSIDE OF COOLER. OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES AND SPINACH RANGING FROM 48-56F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $20.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF COOLER AT 45F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HAND SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BROKEN SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE AT EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE AT EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR.
OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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PASS 3 violations
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED HOT KNOB HANDLE AT REAR HAND SINK LOOSE,STRIPPED.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
PASS 1 violation
FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN INSIDE WOMEN RESTROOM, MISSING TILES. MUST REPLACE.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE SANDWICH FOOD PREP LINE COOLER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
2-102.13-- OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MAKER AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE 2-DOOR COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA TUNA AT 48.9F,TURKEY AT 48.0F,HAM AT 48.2 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER,(TCS FOODS) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135 F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. (COS).
OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.0 F).INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.THE 2-DOOR COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.(COS).
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE SANDWICH FOOD PREP LINE COOLER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE STORAGE SHELF TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6"INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING.(NO SODA CRATES).
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, SOUP ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET (WATER CONTINUOUSLY DRIPPING) AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE FRONT SERVICE AREA.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A CITY OF CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE FROM 8:45A.M TO 9:50A.M WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SANDWICHES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND TEA MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND TEA MACHINE. CORE VIOLATION
PASS 1 violation
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND TEA MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND TEA MACHINE. CORE VIOLATION
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEATH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED CLUTTER-UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER.CLUTTER IS A HARBORAGE FOR PESTS. CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED CEILING DIRTY BEHIND MENU BORD AT FOOD PREP AREA AT FRONT OF STORE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN THESE CEILING TILES. CORE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET PERSONAL THAT HANDLES FOOD CERTIFIED IN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, INSPECTION REPORT# 1966331 ISSUED ON 10-13-2016 #45 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION 7-42-090
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREEN MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.--------MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL BUILD-UP.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE RACKS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND BOXES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 01/25/2016, REPORT # 1980425, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 45 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION: 7-42-090
FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
OFFENSIVE ODORS COMING FROM GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE ODORS,
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
No certified food manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served-Chicken at 153.4 F. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 04/01/2015, REPORT #1532505, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 45 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
PASS 2 violations
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK INSIDE CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. EMPLOYEE MUST REWASH HANDS AFTER WASHROOM USED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PASS 5 violations
Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed), pop dispensing unit not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen storage areas under pop dispensing unit not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls in rear kitchen prep area by exposed hand sink, prep table not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE CHIPS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH-OFFICE (312)746-8040 OR E-MAIL REQUESTS TO cdphfood@cityofchicago.org. FOR TAG REMOVAL. ATTENTION D.BHATTAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE KNOZZLES AND DRIP TRAY AT FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION.
MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT SHUTT-OFF VALVE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
PASS 4 violations
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks need cleaning(detailed).
Floors in rear storage areas under shelving, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Light shields in kitchen prep areas not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED,FOUND ICE MAKER OF THE SODA MACHINE DIRTY,BLACK MATERIAL CLINGING TO WALLS, WITH DIRTY ICE WATER DRIPPING TO ICE ,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR CALL SERVICE;TAG MACHINE ,INSTRUCTED TO FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN ICE MAKER HAS BEEN CLEANED
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES UNDER STEAM TABLE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS ABOVE COOKING OVEN UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Previous Serious Violation not corrected 02-01-2011, report# 557207: No certified food manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served-Chicken at 140.6 F. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Critical citation issued 7-42-090. Manager arrived on premises per request 50 minutes after inspection.
Storage shelves and cabinets in front prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase and in corners behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Light covers thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
No certified food manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served-Chicken at 163.4 F. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
Floor in corners and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Light not working in women's toilet room. Instructed to replace non-working bulb.
PASS 1 violation
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PASS 4 violations
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. COOKING VENT ABOVE BREAD OVEN UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND MILK AND SODA COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; FOOD BOXES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR;FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING FANS AND VENTS IN DINING AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CEILING VENT IN MEN'S WASHROOM MUST BE CLEAN
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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN MILK AND SODA COOLER
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