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3952 N SHERIDAN RD · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 17 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 102025PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED DAMP OUTSIDE OF SANITIZER CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS DRY OR STORED IN ADEQUATE SANITIZER SOLUTION IF USED TO CLEAN FOOD- OR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES (CUPS, PLASTIC UTENSILS, FOOD PACKAGING) STORED IN PROHIBITED AREAS SUCH AS BENEATH THE FRONT HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING AND IN THE UNUSED TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES OUTSIDE OF PROHIBITED AREAS AND MAINTAIN SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AT LEAST 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR DURING STORAGE.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING FIXTURES TO BE IN POOR REPAIR: REAR KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK DAMAGED ALONG SPLASH GUARD, UNUSED TOILET ROOM SINK REMOVED FROM WALL (NOT IN-USE), UNUSED TOILET ROOM TOILET NON-FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE PLUMBING FIXTURES IN POOR REPAIR OR REMOVE PLUMBING FIXTURES NO LONGER IN-USE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
OBSERVED REAR REFUSE STORAGE AREA (IMMEDIATELY OUTSIDE OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR) TO BE CLUTTERED WITH NON-FUNCTIONAL/DISASSEMBLED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE NON-FUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ITEMS UNNECESSARY FROM REAR OUTDOOR WASTE ENCLOSURE AND MAINTAIN ENCLOSURE FREE FROM THESE ITEMS.
OBSERVED UNUSED TOILET ROOM IN REAR AREA TO BE HEAVILY CLUTTERED WITH SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AND ITEMS NOT IN-USE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE OR REORGANIZE SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AND REMOVE ALL ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS AND MAINTAIN THIS AREA FREE FROM THESE ITEMS.
JUL 32025FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-30 FLYING INSECTS IN THE UNUSED WASHROOM/STORAGE CLOSET AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE PRESENCE OF FLYING INSECTS AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE FROM FLYING INSECTS OR OTHER PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED DAMP OUTSIDE OF SANITIZER CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS DRY OR STORED IN ADEQUATE SANITIZER SOLUTION IF USED TO CLEAN FOOD- OR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES (CUPS, PLASTIC UTENSILS, FOOD PACKAGING) STORED IN PROHIBITED AREAS SUCH AS BENEATH THE FRONT HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING AND IN THE UNUSED TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES OUTSIDE OF PROHIBITED AREAS AND MAINTAIN SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AT LEAST 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR DURING STORAGE.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING FIXTURES TO BE IN POOR REPAIR: REAR KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK DAMAGED ALONG SPLASH GUARD, UNUSED TOILET ROOM SINK REMOVED FROM WALL (NOT IN-USE), UNUSED TOILET ROOM TOILET NON-FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE PLUMBING FIXTURES IN POOR REPAIR OR REMOVE PLUMBING FIXTURES NO LONGER IN-USE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
OBSERVED REAR REFUSE STORAGE AREA (IMMEDIATELY OUTSIDE OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR) TO BE CLUTTERED WITH NON-FUNCTIONAL/DISASSEMBLED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE NON-FUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ITEMS UNNECESSARY FROM REAR OUTDOOR WASTE ENCLOSURE AND MAINTAIN ENCLOSURE FREE FROM THESE ITEMS.
OBSERVED UNUSED TOILET ROOM IN REAR AREA TO BE HEAVILY CLUTTERED WITH SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AND ITEMS NOT IN-USE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE OR REORGANIZE SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AND REMOVE ALL ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS AND MAINTAIN THIS AREA FREE FROM THESE ITEMS.
JAN 32025FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN FRONT PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2587884 ON 01/10/2024. #45. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE UNUSED WASHROOM BEING USED AS A STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS. #55. BASEBOARD COVING AND WALL UNDER THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR WITHOUT TAPE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #57. NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE WORKING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 102024PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOODS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
MUST NOT STORE BAGGED ONIONS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE REAR UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
MUST NOT STORE SOILED LINENS ON THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK.
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE UNUSED WASHROOM BEING USED AS A STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
BASEBOARD COVING AND WALL UNDER THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR WITHOUT TAPE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE WORKING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 3-9-23 REPORT #2572275 NOT CORRECTED. #47- NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. EMPLOYEE REMOVED ALL COARDBOARD THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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MAR 92023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED NO HAND WASH SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS (FRONT AND REAR). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE REAR HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 112022FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 88.2 F AT SAID SINK. HOWEVER, FOUND RUNNING HOT WATER AT ALL OTHER SINKS AT 110.0 F AND ABOVE. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE RUNNING HOT WATER AT WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK AT A MINIMAL OF 100.0 F BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE ALSO OBSERVED RIGHT SIDE STOPPER NOT WORKING AT SAME SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/GRIME BUILD-UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 142021PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT DATED 7/2/19 #58 PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
JAN 232020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE IN CHARGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERAURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING DELI MEATS AND CHEESE ARE BEING SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT DATED 7/2/19 #58 PA100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
JUL 102019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE STAFF/CUSTOMER WASHROOM. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 86.7F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM #2213541 ON 8-27-18 AND #2300664 ON 7-2-19 NOT CORRECTED #58-: PA 100-0367: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 22019FAILED6 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR A VOMITING/DIARRHEA EVENT OR ANY REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN UP. MUST PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HOT AND COLD WATER TURNED OFF UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA DUE TO SEVERE LEAKING FROM PIPING UNDER THE SINK. UNABLE TO USE TO WASH HANDS. MUST REPAIR SINK TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FROM THE FAUCET AND INSTRUCTED TO USE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK UNTIL TIME GIVEN TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE STAFF/CUSTOMER WASHROOM. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 86.7F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INTERIOR UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF THE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS MADE FOUND WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ICE/WATER CONTACT SURFACES AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE FROM ALL SURFACES INSIDE THE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 8-27-18 REPORT #2213541 NOT CORRECTED. #38-.OBSERVED REAR DOOR WITH BROKEN STRIP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TIGHT-FITTING DOOR.#39-FOUND SODA BOTTLES,PACKED CHIPS IN BOXES, CUPS LIDS, NAPKINS IN BOX STORED INSIDE TH TOILET ROOM.ITEMS ARE STORED ON TOP THE TOILET BOWL AND HAND WASHING SINK ALMOST COVER FROM STORED FOOD ITEMS.NEED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS.#47-OBSERVED NON-FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM: EQUIPMENT,PAPER ,BOXES WITH UNKNOWN ITEMS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.#51- UN LOCATED NOR VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE AT ICE MACHINE AND MECHANICAL COFFEE MACHINE AT FRONT SELF SERVE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID DEVICE OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION.#55- FOUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN.#57-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.#58-OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 272018PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED. -
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED - - -
3-301.11(B)OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER USING CASH REGISTER, THAN PICKED UP CHANGE LEFT BEHIND BY THE CUSTOMER AND PUT IT TO A CHANGE CONTAINER,THAN WITHOUT HAND WASHING GLOVED HANDS AND MADE A SANDWICH FOR CUSTOMER: PICKED UP SLICED FRESH PICKLES, A HAND FULL OF SPINACH LEAF AND OTHER CONDIMENTS. FOOD EMPLOYEE MUST USE UTENSILS SUCH AS: DELI TISSUE, SPATULA, TONGS, SINGLE USE GLOVES. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING AND GLOVE PROCEDURE. MANAGER WASHED AND GLOVED HANDS PRIOR TO HELP NEXT CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. - - -
6-202.15.OBSERVED REAR DOOR WITH BROKEN STRIP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TIGHT-FITTING DOOR.
3-305.12(B)FOUND SODA BOTTLES,PACKED CHIPS IN BOXES, CUPS LIDS, NAPKINS IN BOX STORED INSIDE TH TOILET ROOM.ITEMS ARE STORED ON TOP THE TOILET BOWL AND HAND WASHING SINK ALMOST COVER FROM STORED FOOD ITEMS.NEED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS
4.401.11(B-2)OBSERVED NON-FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM: EQUIPMENT,PAPER ,BOXES WITH UNKNOWN ITEMS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
4-601.11 (C) UPPER, INTERIOR PARTS OF NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN DINING AREA WITH BEGINNING OF MINERAL DEPOSITS AND SLIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
5-204.12 UN LOCATED NOR VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE AT ICE MACHINE AND MECHANICAL COFFEE MACHINE AT FRONT SELF SERVE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID DEVICE OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION
6-201.16 FOUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN ACCUMULATION OF ICE BUILD-UP ON SOUTH-EAST FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER, REMOVE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
PA 100-0367: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN -
SEP 192017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STORAGE AREAS AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. FOUND FLOOR DRAIN NOT CLEAN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST FLUSH AND SANITIZE.
FOUND CLUTTER INSIDE STORAGE ROOM(BOXES,ETC.). MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
FEB 102017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
FOUND PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD SHELVING UNITS. (COATS,ETC.) MUST RELOCATE.
JUN 202016FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. OBSERVED CUSTOMERS/EMPLOYEE TOILETS NOT FLASING WATER BACKING UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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