Chicago Health Dept
1768 W ARMITAGE AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).
21 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected May 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.
SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS FROM 5-22-2026, REPORT #2637302. RECENT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED DELI MEAT AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 52F INSIDE OF 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. ALSO OBSERVED SHREDDED LETTUCE, TUNA, CHICKEN BREAST, SLICED CHEESE AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING RFOM 51-53F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 300 LBS AT A COST OF $2,500.
4-301.11 OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT 48F INSIDE OF A 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-15-2026, REPORT #2636882. #39--MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT PREP TABLE NEXT TO MOPSINK OR REMOVE PREP TABLE FROM AREA. #58-OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
8-304.11(A) SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 5-15-2026, REPORT #2636882. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 51F IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE SUCH AS TERIYAKI CHICKEN AT 50F, SLICED TOMATOES AT 46F, HAM AT 55F, CHEESE AT 57F, TURKEY AT 54F AND BEEF AT 52F. TCS FOODS MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS AT A COST OF $1,000.
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT 54F. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 7-16-2025, REPORT #2620671. #39--MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT PREP TABLE NEXT TO MOPSINK OR REMOVE PREP TABLE FROM AREA. #58-OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 7-16-2025, REPORT #2620671. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT PREP TABLE NEXT TO MOPSINK OR REMOVE PREP TABLE FROM AREA.
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO MOPSINK AND FROM FOOD STORAGE SHELF.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DRIP TRAY AT SODA STATION.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE ON KIDS MENU SUCH AS CHOCOLATE MILK AT 140 CALORIES MUST BE 130 CALORIES OR LESS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND OTHER SMALL DEBRIS IN THERE REAR DISH WASHING AREA UNDER THE METAL SHELVING AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE BACK UTILITY AREA OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY.
OBSERVED SPLATTER FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED AUTOMATIC PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER NOT WORKING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE NEW BATTERY FOR PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER.
UNABLE TO VERIFY PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE ALLERGEN COURSE AND KEEP ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE EGGS WERE BEING COOKED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, BHAVESHKUMAR PATEL, ARRIVED ON SITE APPROX 1 HOUR THROUGH INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. BASIN WAS FILLED WITH BAGS OF CHICKEN BREAST STRIPS, STEAK, AND TURKEY DELI MEAT. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION BELOW. THE FOOD WAS REMOVED FROM THE SINK DURING THE INSPECTION.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA/SERVING LINE HAND SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN CHICKEN, STEAK AND TURKEY IN THE REAR HANDSINK. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS ( MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN. THE FOOD WAS REMOVED DURING THE INSPECTION.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (REHEATING MEATBALLS, DELI SANDWICHES) WERE PREPARED AND SERVED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT FACILITY 30 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION STARTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN,TURKEY). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVIICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 46.4F, LOCATED IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A MINNIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES INSIDE THREE DOOR COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN REAP PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO ALLOW EASY CLEANING AND FACILITATE MAINTENANCE.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN PREP LINE WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE TO BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON BULB LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE OVEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
NOTED THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER WAS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE RELEASE LEVER(1st SINK). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK TO REMOVE ORGANIC MATTER TO PREVENT A BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.
ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP HAIR SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR AT ALL TIMES.
STAFF /CUSTOMERS WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND METERED FAUCETS HOT WATER AT TEMPERATURE OF 69.6F TO 71.9F IN BOTH WASHROOMS(MALE AND FEMALE). MUST PROVIDE WARM WATER AT 85F OR HIGHER. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030.
FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. WE OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE,ALSO BLACK SLIM OBSERVED ON INTERIOR PANELS OF THE UNIT.RUSTY METAL PLATE INSIDE THE LID OF THE ICE BIN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.EXCESS FOOD FLUID SPILLAGE ON GROUND, GARBAGE CONTAINER LIDS NOT CLOSED,THE THIRD GARBAGE CONTAINER(EAST SITE) WITH GARBAGE IN IT,FLIES AROUND CONTAINERS AND CEMENT GROUND. A LOT OF ITEMS FROM WOODS, DIRTY OPENED BUCKETS,AND BROKEN ITEMS ON GROUND, A TRAIL OF FOOD FLUID SPILLAGE FROM FRONT DOOR TO THE GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES .MUST CLEAN GROUND, REMOVE EXCESS ITEMS TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 7-11-16, REPORT #1946331, NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSTEAD POSTED WAS THE SUMMARY REPORT FROM 7-8-15, REPORT #1454064. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-010(B).
STAFF /CUSTOMERS WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND METERED FAUCET HOT WATER AT TEMP OF 69.6F TO 71.9F IN BOTH WASHROOMS(MALE AND FEMALE). MUST PROVIDE WARM WATER AT 85F,TWO DAYS GIVEN. MUST PROVIDE WARM WATER. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP COUNTER,PRIOR TO HANDLE FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. WE OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE,ALSO BLACK SLIM OBSERVED ON INTERIOR PANELS OF THE UNIT.RUSTY METAL PLATE INSIDE THE LID OF THE ICE BIN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.EXCESS FOOD FLUID SPILLAGE ON GROUND, GARBAGE CONTAINER LIDS NOT CLOSED,THE THIRD GARBAGE CONTAINER(EAST SITE) WITH GARBAGE IN IT,FLIES AROUND CONTAINERS AND CEMENT GROUND. A LOT OF ITEMS FROM WOODS, DIRTY OPENED BUCKETS,AND BROKEN ITEMS ON GROUND, A TRAIL OF FOOD FLUID SPILLAGE FROM FRONT DOOR TO THE GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES .MUST CLEAN GROUND, REMOVE EXCESS ITEMS TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
CLEAN INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS TO REMOVE DRINK SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
The barrier/swinging door must be removed that separates the subway and the dunkin donuts such that the dunkin donuts have accessibility to use the 3 compartment sink for the purposes of washing-rinsing-sanitizing of multi-use utensils. FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROVIDED FROM POSSIBLE CUSTOMER CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DOOR ACROSS COUNTER.
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