PASS 1 violation
Dim light in walk-in freezer, instructed to provide more light intensity.
Chicago Health Dept
4606 S DAMEN AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).
23 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Jan 2026.
Dim light in walk-in freezer, instructed to provide more light intensity.
OBSERVED FRONT 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER TO BE IN POOR REPAIR WITH INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 62.0F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PERSON-IN-CHARGE AWARE OF COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. TAGGED EQUIPMENT ON-SITE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTACT CDPH ONCE THE COOLER IS REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND BEFORE USE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COOLER FREE FROM TCS FOOD ITEMS UNTIL REPAIRED OR REPLACED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE UTILITY SINK BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
OBSERVED INTENSITY OF LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO BE INSUFFICIENT; LIGHT FIXTURE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO PROVIDE LIGHTING OF ADEQUATE INTENSITY FOR THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDES A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PESTS ' ENTRY.
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE. ALSO, I OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING OF WATER AT THE HAND-WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE REAR UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK AND AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ALSO AT THE 3 COMP SINK AND HAND SINK IN SAME AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ONE OF THE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT A HER FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANGER WITHOUT HER ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE COLD WATER KNOB AT THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR LEAK AT KNOB.
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR OF KITCHEN; REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
NO HANDWASHING SIGNS IN WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO POST. CORRECTED ON SITE.
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE COLD WATER KNOB AT THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR LEAK AT KNOB.
OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE CEILING ABOVE THE WALK IN FREEZER; REPAIR LEAK FROM CEILING.
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR OF KITCHEN; REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES WHERE NEEDED.
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH COLD HOLDIN UNITS ON SERVING LINE.
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND GAP IN LEFT CORNER OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ICE DISPENSER,SODA NOZZLES AND TEA SPOUT,COUNTER TOP AT SODA AREA,WINDOW SILLS.
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORAGNIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR AREA IN OFFICE SPACE AND NEAR REAR DOOR.
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND OFFICE SPACE,MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA.
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION FAN COVER IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (HAM,CHICKEN,SOUP,SLICED TOMATO,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH COLD HOLDIN UNITS ON SERVING LINE.
Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND GAP IN LEFT CORNER OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ICE DISPENSER,SODA NOZZLES AND TEA SPOUT,COUNTER TOP AT SODA AREA,WINDOW SILLS.
Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORAGNIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR AREA IN OFFICE SPACE AND NEAR REAR DOOR.
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND OFFICE SPACE,MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA.
Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION FAN COVER IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2484520 2/4/2021 NOT CORRECTED .STILL OBSERVED A 3- LID OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER MIDDLE LID IS PUSHED DOWN INSIDE OF DUMPSTER AND THE TWO ON THE LEFT & RIGHT SIDES ARE BROKEN AND NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (HAM,TUNA,TURKEY,LETTUCE,SLICED TOMATO,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FRONT DOOR PREP COOLER AT 46.4F .NO TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE AT THIS TIME(ONLY SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF HOT & BANANA PEPPERS).A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL A LETTER WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH COLD HOLDIN UNITS ON SERVING LINE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF AT CASHIER REGISTER.ALSO. APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN BUCKETS OF WATER UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON WALLS AND EXTERIOR WALL OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, BUCKETS OF WATER,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/4/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND GAP IN LEFT CORNER OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ICE DISPENSER,SODA NOZZLES AND TEA SPOUT,COUNTER TOP AT SODA AREA,WINDOW SILLS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
OBSERVED A 3- LID OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER MIDDLE LID IS PUSHED DOWN INSIDE OF DUMPSTER AND THE TWO ON THE LEFT & RIGHT SIDES ARE BROKEN AND NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND OFFICE SPACE,MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA,BROKEN WALL TILE AND GAPS IN SEAM OF SAME IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND BEHIND REAR SODA CADDY.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORAGNIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR AREA IN OFFICE SPACE AND NEAR REAR DOOR.
MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION FAN COVER IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR SWEEPS AT FRONT AND REAR DOOR.
REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES AT REAR EXIT DOOR. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT REAR OVER WALK-IN FREEZER/COOLER.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005
CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION #55 AND #58. A CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON THE INSPECTION REPORT SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
2-102.14 N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
6-201.16 OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA SURFACES CONSTRUCTED OF ABSORBANT MATERIALS, ROUGH, NOT EASILY CLEANABLE AND STAINED. MUST REPAIR FOR SMOOTH NON POROUS, NONABSORBANT EASY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN DISREPAIR STAINED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
Observed the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the walk in cooler: chicken @ 47.5F-51.8F; shredded cheese @ 56.8F, veggies patties @ 53.4F; cheddar cheese slices @ 58.1F; provolone slices @ 58.5F; meatballs @ 52.5F; 52.5F-53.9F; and cheese pizzas @ 60.1F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held @ 40F or less or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Critical violationi 7-38-005(a).
Observed water dripping from pipe below hand sink in rear prep area. Must repair and maintain same.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE AND CABINETS UNDER POP MACHINE.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
OBSERVED NO HOT OR TEMPERED WATER AT FRONT EXPOSED SINK IN SANDWICH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT/TEMPERED RUNNING WATER AT FRONT EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE AND CABINETS UNDER POP MACHINE.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL IN STORAGE AREA FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
FLOORS UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVING AT REAR NEEDS CLEANING.
CEILING TILES STAINED ADJACENT TO WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
DRAIN AT REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
CLUTTER (TOOLS/FIXTURES)AT REAR NEAR EXIT DOOR NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND REORGANIZED.
CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER OF DEBRIS.
REPLACE WATER DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING PANELS AT REAR NEAR EXIT DOOR CAUSED BY ROOF LEAK.
REMOVE EMPLOYEE CELL PHONES AND OTHER UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON PREP TABLE AT REAR, PROPERLY STORE.
NOTED OPENINGS INTO THE WALL BASE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ENRTY POINTS. NOTED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN VENT COVER IN THE CEILING TO REMOVE DUST.
NOTED THE SELF CLOSINGS DEVICES ON THE TOILET ROOM DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SODA MACHINE NOZZLES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN FRONT DINING AREA BETWEEN CEILING FAN AND SPRINKLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED THE INCORRECT SIZE BULB IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER BULB AND REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN. FRONT COOLER FAN GUARD COVER,EXTERIOR/BETWEEN FRONT UNDER COUNTER COOLERS.
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER REAR PREP TABLE. NEED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED REAR WALL COVING NOT ATTACHED TO REAR WALL, NEED TO REATTACH. ALSO NEED TO REPLACE MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES REAR STORAGE.
OBSERVED FRONT LIGHT SHIELD COVER MISSING OVER OVEN. NEED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED LEAKING SPRAYER AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NEED TO REPLACE.
ALL TABLE LEGS AND PREP SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT BACK ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OPEN DRAIN SITE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF THERMOMETER. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.
UNFINISHED WALLS IN REAR. INSTD TO HAVE WALLS, SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. REPLACE WORN CAULK BEHIND UTILITY SINK. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR.
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