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2811 S KEDZIE AVE · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
18 of 28 inspections passed, 7 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 82026PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CONDIMENTS STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOOD ITEMS UNDER HAND WASHING SINK TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHNG SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES UNDER HAND WASHING SINK TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
FEB 252025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF TRASH ON GROUND SURROUNDING OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE, MUST MIANTAIN REFUSE AREA.
OBSERVED DDRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA (OVEN, COOLING UNIT, BREAD STORAGE) AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 92024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SLICER STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA ON COUNTER NEXT TO HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED MISSING TILE ATTACHMENTS IN CEILING IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE.
OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 242023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FAUCET AND BASIN OF MEN'S ROOM SINK TO BE UNCLEAN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TILES MISSING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA ABOVE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE TILES SO THERE ARE NO OPEN GAPS IN CEILING.
MAY 112022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE VALVE UNDER THE FIRST COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK THAT HOLDS THE WATER; REPAIR LEAK.
OBSERVED TWO WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
OBSERVED DUST IN THE VENT OVER THE BREAD OVEN; CLEAN VENT.
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JUN 252021PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET FIXTURE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
APR 82020PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (DELI MEAT, SLICED TOMATOES) ARE BEING PREPPED, HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
MAR 262020FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER GROUND AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER GROUND AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).
8-304.11(A) OBSERVED MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMAMRY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).
FEB 72020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
4-202.16 OBSERVED THE TOILET BOWL NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TOILET BOWL SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
FEB 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PDROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010
OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARHEAL PROCEDURES POSTED OR SUPPLIES FOR CLEAN UP IN CASE OF AN EVENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED WHAT APPEARED TO BE GRAFFITTI MARKINGS IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA.
OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN THE WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PRESENTED OR POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
JAN 252018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND REMOVE TAPE FROM SAME.
JAN 92018FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS AND AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVER FLOWING WITH GARBAGE ABOVE RIMS,LID WIDE OPENED,TRASH BAGS AND BOXES ON GROUND.MUST REMOVE TRASH BAGS AND BOXES FROM GROUND,HAVE LIDS TIGHT FITTING ON DUMPSTER AND MAINTAINED.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2049606 5/2/17 NOT CORRECTED #45-ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
MUST INVERT MULITUSE UTENSILS(BOWLS) ON REAR STORAGE SHELF.
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE,LOWER SHELVES OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS AND INSIDE OF MOPSINK BASIN.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG FRONT HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS,AND REAR PREP TABLE.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND REMOVE TAPE FROM SAME.
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
MAY 22017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING AT NOZZLES AND ICE CHUTE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT FRONT AND REAR RPEP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALL IN REAR PREP TABLE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER, WALL AT GARBAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL WIPING CLOTHES MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HOLD A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 82016FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. TRASH AND DEBRIS FOUND ON GROUND AROUND WASTE RECEPTACLE AND GARBAGE SITTING ABOVE THE RIM MORE THAN 2 FEET ABOVE THE RIM OF THE CONTAINER. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN, LID MUST ALSO BE KEPT CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
REPAIR ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR SECTIONS OF OPERATION. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
MAY 132016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR PRE/DISH WASHING AREA.
KEEP FLOOR IN DISH WASHING DRY, EXCESSIVE WATER FOUND ON FLOOR AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION.
CLEAN STAINS FROM CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR WHERE PRESENT.
REPAIR BROKEN LIGHT FIXTURE IN MEN'S WASHROOM.
DEC 222015FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ANY OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS, WASHBOWLS OR AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE TEMPERATURES FOR HOT WATER RANGED FROM 74.3F-78.7F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES, EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND WASHBOWLS SHOULD REACH A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 85F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AND 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER SANITIZING OF UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED ONE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS IS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ABOUT 15 LIVE ANTS ALONG THE WALL IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA, AND RECCOMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED A SLITE LIGHT BROWNISH BUILD UP ON THE NOZZLE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR AND CLUTTER OUTSIDE OF THE REAR ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 152015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBERSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON CEILING VENT IN THE MENS ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR LIGHT IN MENS WASHROOM.
OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM OF 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
DEC 42014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
VENT COVER IN MENS TOILET ROOM LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO DO DO.
JUL 82014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PREP COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, COOLER NOT ON AND BEING USED WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED IN COOLER. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER STORAGE TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER: CONTAINER OF COOKED EGG PATTIES AT 54.1F AND CONTAINER OF CRAB SALAD AT 72.1F. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 40F OR BELOW FOR COLD FOOD. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
BOTH EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN PREP AREAS NOT MAINTAINED, CONVENIENT, OR ACCESSIBLE. REAR HANDSINK WITH CONTAINER OF GREEN PEPPERS IN BASIN AND NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT SINK. FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH UNCLEAN PIZZA CUTTER IN BASIN AND NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT SINK. INSTD TO HAVE BASINS CLEAR AND PROVIDE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
CLEAN MULTI-USE SALAD BOWLS IMPROPERLY STORED ON CASES OF SODA. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN DESIGNATED AREA.
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
APR 22013FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THE SOUTH FRONT DOOR HAS A HALF INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM, REPAIR THE OUTER OPENINGS SO THEY ARE TIGHT FITTING AND PEST RESISTANT.
NO PROOF OF ANY CERTIFIED MANAGER IS POSTED. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT AT THE TIME OF SANDWICH PREPARATION AT THE TIME OF THIS INSPECTION. OBTAIN AND POST PROOF OF ENOUGH CERTIFIED MANAGERS TO COVER YOUR HOURS OF OPERATION.
THE BOTTOM OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ENTIRE COOLER INTERIOR.
OCT 122012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT SODA MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES AND UNDER STOVES IN PREP AREA.
DEC 82011FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON POP & MILK COOLER,OVER HEAD REAR DOOR TRIM & WALK IN COOLER DOOR TRIM IN POOR REPAIR,WORN CUTTING BOARDS,LOOSE CAULKING AT SNEEZE GUARD.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.
Inspector Comments: 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 & NOZZLES AT SODA MACHINE,COUNTER TOPS,ALL STORAGE & SHELVING UNITS,GARBAGE CANS,VENTILATION VENTS,LIGHT SHIELDS,DOOR GASKETS OF COOLERS,CEILING FANS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER & ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER.
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES & WALK IN COOLER
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES & WALL BASES,MISSING FRONT DOOR SWEEP & WORN REAR DOOR SWEEP.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTY FROM WALLS & CEILINGS.
Inspector Comments: 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.MUST ADJUST MIXING VALVES AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS.
DEC 12011FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAIN OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)CITATION ISSUED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON POP & MILK COOLER,OVER HEAD REAR DOOR TRIM & WALK IN COOLER DOOR TRIM IN POOR REPAIR,WORN CUTTING BOARDS,LOOSE CAULKING AT SNEEZE GUARD.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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 & NOZZLES AT SODA MACHINE,COUNTER TOPS,ALL STORAGE & SHELVING UNITS,GARBAGE CANS,VENTILATION VENTS,LIGHT SHIELDS,DOOR GASKETS OF COOLERS,CEILING FANS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER & ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES & WALK IN COOLER.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES & WALL BASES,MISSING FRONT DOOR SWEEP.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTY FROM WALLS & CEILINGS.
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.MUST ADJUST MIXING VALVES AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS.
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