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4435 W GRAND AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 16 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 252026PASSED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES AND DEAD INSECTS IN SANDWICH PREP AREA UNDER BREAD STORAGE CART AND ON SHELVES UNDER INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT- FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN DINING IN WALKWAY LEADING TO CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
MAR 192025PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 8:10AM TO 8:50AM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED/SERVED. AT 8:50AM CERTIFIED MANAGER HITESH 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 ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
MAR 12024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
FEB 232024FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 8:10AM TO 8:50AM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED/SERVED. AT 8:50AM CERTIFIED MANAGER HITESH 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.
FOUND THE FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED. SINK IS LEAKING WATER ONTO THE REAR PREP AREA WHEN THE FRONT HANDWASHING SINK IS IN USE OR TURNED ON. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 10LBS OF DICED CHICKEN AT 54.2F, 1LBS OF TUNA AT 49.8F AND 3LBS OF ROAST BEEF AT 47.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 14LBS AT $50. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
FEB 82023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (TUNA,CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TUNA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 53.5F IN COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. SLICED TURKEY FOUND AT 51.8F, SLICED SALAMI FOUND AT 54.5F AND SLICED HAM FOUND AT 50.3F. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED BY MANAGER. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $75.00. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES PREPARING ORDERS AT PREP LINE WITHOUT WEARING AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
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FEB 172022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND OLD SODA RESIDUE INSIDE THE CABINETS UNDERNEATH THE POP MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 102022FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND THE REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED. SINK IS INOPERABLE; WATER WAS TURNED OFF BELOW AT PIPES UPON ARRIVAL. WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON; WATER LEAKS THROUGH THE PIPE BELOW. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND OLD SODA RESIDUE INSIDE THE CABINETS UNDERNEATH THE POP MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 1/27/2021 REPORT #2473159 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #53 (5-501.17) OBSERVED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM WITH BROKEN LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 272021PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOX NEAR FRONT DOOR BEING USED AS A FLOOR MAT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE ONLY DURABLE, WASHABLE MATERIALS TO COVER FLOOR.
OBSERVED BROKEN AND DIRTY CAULK AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM WITH BROKEN LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE.
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
JAN 162019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
MAY 302018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CONDENSER LEAKING INTO A CONTAINER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR CONDENSER UNIT TO STOP LEAKING. EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR SLOW DRAINING INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR EXPOSED HANDSINK . OBSERVED VENTILATION IN WOMENS RESTROOM NOT FUNCTIONING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR VENTILATION.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
JUN 12017PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SOILED AND DUSTY LOWER SHELVES UNDER COLD HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT, INSIDE CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE AND BEHIND COFFEE MAKER NEXT TO SODA MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR THE GAPS BETWEEN TILES AND BASE BOARD UNDER THE 2 DOOR COOLER AT FRONT. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOLERS AT FRONT AND UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN BACK
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHEILD ABOVE SHELVING UNIT IN BACK AND REPAIR LIGHT ABOVE OVEN AT FRONT
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REPAIR LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE IN WOMEN'S TOILET
Inspector Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO CHECK INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD.
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 252017FAILED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED COLD HOLING UNIT UNDER OVEN WAS NOT MET PROPER TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMPERATURE OF THIS UNIT WAS 52.0F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIR, FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 WHEN READY. (CRITICAL 7-38-005 A)
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER SUCH AS 2 LBS OF ROAST BEEF 44.9F, 2.5 LBS OF CHICKEN 49.5F, 2 LBS OF STEAK 49.0F, 1 LB COLD CUT COMBO 44.2F, 1/2 LB LETTUCE 49.0 F, 1 LB EGG WHITE 50.0F, 1/2 LB VEGGIE PATTIE 52.0F, 1 LBS BUFFALO CHICKEN 49.F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOOD AT 40.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 28.5 LBS $90 (CRITICAL 7-38-005 A)
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS. FOOD HANDLERS HANDLED MONEY AT REGISTER AND SHE PUT ON PLASTIC GLOVES AND HANDLED BREAD AND READY TO EAT LUNCHEON MEAT, ALSO SAME EMPLOYEE SCRATCHED HER FACE AND HANDLED FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HAND. MUST WASH HAND AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. (CRITICAL 7-38-010 A)
OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR ABOUT 1/4" AND DOOR WAS NOT TIGHTLY FITTING. OBSERVED 30 OR MORE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF UNDER REGISTER, AND RECEIPT STORAGE, AND COLD HOLDING PREP TABLE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DOOR TO BE TIGHTLY FITTING AND REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. RECOMMEND TO HAVE PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISE. ( SERIOUS 7-38-020)
OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT WAS DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW. A NEW SUMMARY WAS GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME. (SERIOUS 7-42-010 B)
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET.
OBSERVED SOILED AND DUSTY LOWER SHELVES UNDER COLD HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT, INSIDE CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE AND BEHIND COFFEE MAKER NEXT TO SODA MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR THE GAPS BETWEEN TILES AND BASE BOARD UNDER THE 2 DOOR COOLER AT FRONT. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOLERS AT FRONT AND UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN BACK.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHEILD ABOVE SHELVING UNIT IN BACK AND REPAIR LIGHT ABOVE OVEN AT FRONT.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REPAIR LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE IN WOMEN'S TOILET.
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO CHECK INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD.
IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIL.
SEP 212016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME, NO ENROLLMENT LETTER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD BEING PREPARED MEATBALLS/W RED SAUCE 165.6*F, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN BEHIND THE BREAD STORAGE CABINET, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE LIGHT OUT ABOVE THE SOUP HOT HOLDING MACHINE NOT WORKING , INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/OR REPAIR.
OBSERVED THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZEL LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE.
APR 292016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME. NO MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MEATBALLS/W RED SAUCE 153.8*F, HOT HOLDING, TUNA 40.8*F COLD HOLDING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVCIE FOR HOSE CONNECTION. UES OF WATER HOSE PROHIBITED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN AIR GAP.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 242016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RAW WOOD CABINET NOT SEALED,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION. USE OF WATER HOSE PROHIBITED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN AIR GAP.
MAR 142016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER NOT MAINTAINED TEMPERATURE 63*F AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE 40*F OR BELOW.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD CABINET NOT SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
OBSERVED FRONT CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE STATION NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION. USE OF WATER HOSE PROHIBITED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN AIR GAP.
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