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4303 W IRVING PARK RD · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 27 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 152026PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 8:15AM TO 9:05AM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN, BEEF WERE PREPARED AND SERVED. AT 9:05AM CERTIFIED MANAGER DHRUMIL PATEL ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2610299 DATED 1/10/2025. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED
JAN 102025PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED TWO FOOD EMPLOYEES ON-SITE WASH HANDS WITH IMPROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURES AT TIME OF INSPECTION, WASHED HANDS FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 SECONDS WITH MINIMAL FRICTION CREATED ON SURFACES OF THE HANDS, ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE WITHOUT APPLYING SOAP. INSTRUCTED BOTH EMPLOYEES TO RE-WASH HANDS AND INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURE. DISCUSSED PROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURE WITH PERSON-IN-CHARGE AND BOTH EMPLOYEES RE-WASHED HANDS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS IN THE MAIN PREP LINE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FOR COLD-HOLDING AT TIME OF INSPECTION: SALAMI AT 50.2F, HAM AT 51.4F. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES DURING COLD-HOLDING. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $40.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CLEAN SODA MACHINE NOZZLES STORED IN FOOD CONTAINER DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CLEAN SODA MACHINE NOZZLES AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT ON A CLEAN, SANITIZED SURFACE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED AERATOR AT FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKS AND SPRAYS WATER WHEN FAUCET IS ACTIVATED, BUT HANDWASHING SINK FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK AERATOR OR FAUCET ASSEMBLY TO ELIMINATE WATER SPRAY WHEN FAUCET IS ACTIVATED AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
OBSERVED FLOOR BENEATH SODA MACHINE BOXES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED SPILLS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SPILLS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 52023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DRIED-UP BUILD UP ON THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATIONS ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
FEB 212023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (MEATBALLS AT 146.1F) WERE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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JAN 262022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT STOPPER LEVER UNDERNEATH THE LEFT COMPARTMENT AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING AS REQUIRED BY OSHA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 272021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Observed water leak at base of faucet at 3-compartment sink.Instructed to repair and maintain plumbing leak.
Observed accumulation of dusts on exhaust hood at front food prep area.Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
AUG 242020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNT OF BLACK SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON PLASTIC INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
JAN 242020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD,COOLERS,MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
CAULK AROUND THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 242019PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN.
JUN 172019FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOUND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR KNOZZLES AND DRIP TRAY AT THE FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION TO REMOVE DRIED UP SPILLS/DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE HOT KNOB AT THE HAND WASHING SINK REAR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2184370 DATED:07/09/2018 #58 PA 100-0367: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). Oct 9, 2018 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGY TRAINING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 92018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
CLEANING EQUIPMENT (BROOMS, MOPS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGY TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
DEC 222017FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2059935 DATED 6/2/17. #32-INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT AREA,WHICH IS REALLY CLOSE TO THE COFFEE MACHINE. #35- REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 92017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT AREA,WHICH IS REALLY CLOSE TO THE COFFEE MACHINE.
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE OVEN. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT BULB.
JUN 22017FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR PANEL, PLASTIC LID AND SURFACES WITH ORANGE,BLACK WET MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL AND PLASTIC LID AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT AREA,WHICH IS REALLY CLOSE TO THE COFFEE MACHINE.
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE OVEN. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT BULB.
NOV 212016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Found leak at pipes under left basin of 3 compartment sink, and under hand sink in kitchen area. Must repair these leaks. Must maintain same.
Must provide thermometer inside coolers under oven. Thermometer must be conspicuous. Must maintain same
NOV 142016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Found leak at pipes under left basin of 3 compartment sink, and under hand sink in kitchen area. Must repair these leaks. Must maintain same.
Must provide thermometer inside coolers under oven. Thermometer must be conspicuous. Must maintain same.
NOV 42016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Found food (ice for consumption) not protected during storage. Found large amounts of orange and black, slimy, mold-like substance on upper interior of ice machine (on plastic cover and throughout interior). Ice machine turned off during inspection. Must remove substance, clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
Found 1/2 - 1 inch gap along bottom of front entry door. Instructed all entry doors must be tight fitting at all times to prevent pest entry. Must repair. Serious violation 7-38-020.
Found leak at pipes under left basin of 3 compartment sink, and under hand sink in kitchen area. Must repair these leaks. Must maintain same.
Must provide thermometer inside coolers under oven. Thermometer must be conspicuous. Must maintain same.
FEB 192016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE CHEST COOLER AT FRONT SERVING LINE
NOV 132015PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SET WITH DIRTY UTENSILS IN THE WASH BASIN, WITHOUT ITS QUATERNARY SANITIZER. EMPLOYEE ON SITE STATED IT WAS WATER IN THIRD COMPARTMENT ONLY AND NOTED 0 PPM QUATERNARY SANITIZER DETECTED. CERTIFIED MANAGER CORRECTED UPON HIS ARRIVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
NO COLD WATER AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MANAGEMENT REPAIRED SINK TO PROVIDE COLD WATER AND PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS UPON HIS ARRIVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AND THE ABOVE CRITICAL VIOLATIONS OBSERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED 50 MINUTES LATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
PREPARED READY TO EAT TUNA SALAD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
MUST NOT STORE TO GO CONTAINERS OR FOOD PACKETS UNDER PLUMBING FIXTURE OF THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE PROTECTED.
LEAK AT THE HOT WATER HANDLE IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
MAR 302015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
ICE MACHINES PLASTIC ICE SHOOT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPILLAGE IN CORNERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 22014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE (TOP OF BEVERAGE DISPENSER) IN DINING/SERVICE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND BOXES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
JAN 102014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
FEB 262013PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD CERITICATE POSTED . MUST HAVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE SERVED.
EMPTY BOXES ON FLOOR BLOCKING EASY ACCESS TO MOB SINK. MUST REMOVE EMPTY BOXES.
MAY 232012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean need cleaning, walk in cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving, front counter shelving not clean need cleaning(detailed).
Light shields in rear prep area need cleaning.
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler not clean need cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
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