JAN 28
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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YOUR CALL. 60/100
5040 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 28, 2026 · passed with conditions
9 of 15 inspections passed, 2 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 17 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
9 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
61
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Feb 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SANWICHES, WRAPS, AND SOUPS) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE A FRONT PREP AREA HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN DISHWASH PREP AREA LEAKING WATER ON THE FLOOR THROUGH SIDE SPLASHGUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 32025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 3
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FIXTURES IN THE MEN WASHROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
SEP 122024PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 12
2024
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING / GAPS ON THE SIDE AND AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WEATHER STRIPPINGS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE CABINET BELOW THE SELF SERVE POP MACHINE TO REMOVE SPILSS AND DEBRIS.
JAN 302024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 30
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR FLOORS OF THE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
JAN 122023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 12
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE SODA NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT PTRAP ON HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING BETWEEN BREAD RACKS IN FRONT PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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SEP 302022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 30
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER SINKS, PREP TABLES, SODA SYRUP BOX STAND, BETWEEN WALK IN FREEZER AND WALL AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
THE MANAGER ON DUTY HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED HER TO OBTAIN A FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
JAN 162020PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 16
2020
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FAUCET ON REAR HAND WASHING SINK WRAPPED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK, MISSING AND LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALL NEAR FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE REAR TOILET ROOM/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUESD ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
JAN 92020FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 9
2020
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED CHILI 57.1F AND CHEESE 55.4F STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 40LBS AND $70 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 53.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. REACH-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CABINET UNDER SELF-SERVICE BEVERAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR INSIDE UNUSED TOILET ROOM/STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOORS AND CORNERS IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS UNDER SANDWICH PREP COOLER AND INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN PREP AND BEVERAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FAUCET ON REAR HAND WASHING SINK WRAPPED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE REAR TOILET ROOM/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUESD ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK, MISSING AND LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALL NEAR FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
MAR 292019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 29
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
FEB 282019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH AND ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN EMPLOYEES WASH ROOM FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS(MEATBALLS 114-124F AND CHICKEN BREAST 102-119F) IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE NOT MEETING REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR HIGHER. EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY REMOVED AND DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. ESTIMATED WT. AND VALUE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET OF REAR HAND WASH SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN FLOOR AT FRONT SERVICE LINE OF FOOD DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
SEP 62018PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 6
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.12 (A-D) OBSERVED HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AREA NOT STOCKED WITH PAPER TOWELS. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIME. FOOD HANDLER OBTAIN PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.11 OBSERVED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA, EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIME. FOOD HANDLER OBTAIN HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 41 DEGREES OF BELOW IN REAR PREP KITCHEN AREA. FOOD SITTING OUT ON CART FROM YESTERDAY. MEAT BALLS AT 56.7 DEGREES, CHICKEN AT 58.5 DGEREES F, BLACK BEAN PATTY 68.7 DEGREES, ETC. FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS NOT IN TEMPERATURE. APPROX. 20 POUNDS $250. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
3-501.13 OBSERVED FOOD TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD ON CART ABOVE 41 DEGREES F. PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) STATED FOOD WAS LEFT OUT LASTNIGHT TO THAW. PIC VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS OUT OF TEMPRATURE.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-203.12 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZER FOR FACILITY OR IN DISREPAIR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 (B) OBSERVED HAND SINK FAUCET IN DISREPAIR IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.16 OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A POSITION THAT ALLOWS AIR-DRY WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 72017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 7
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN BREAST DISPLAYED FOR SERVICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 118.5F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APROXIMATELY 5LBS AND $20 OF CHICKEN. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN ALL SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN CEILING TILES NEAR VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. PROPERLY SECUE VENTILATION FAN IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
FEB 162016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 16
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE EXCESSIVELY RUSTED LID AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM ALONG THE REAR WALL IN THE DINING AREA.
FEB 32016FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 3
2016
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
REACH IN COOLER NOT ON AND OPERATING. MUST HAVE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON AND OPERATING TO VERIFY PROPER TEMPERATURE.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE EXCESSIVELY RUSTED LID AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN VENT COVERS, TOILETS, PREP SURFACES, SINKS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND ALL EQUIPMENT AND FIXTURES AS NEEDED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE SODA DISPENSER, THE ICE MACHINE AND THE MOP SINK OR PROVIDE PROOF OF INSTALLATION. MUST REPAIR WORN HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM ALONG THE REAR WALL IN THE DINING AREA.
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