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2512 W NORTH AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 14 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 142025FAILED16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES' HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY A FOOD HANDLER. OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER TALKING ON CELL PHONE. SHE THEN PUT ON PLASTIC GLOVES AND HANDLED BREAD TO MAKE A SANDWICH FOR A CUSTOMER WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. (PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY-TO-EAT FOODS, SUCH AS 3LBS. SLICED TOMATO-45.1F ON TOPSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0°F OR BELOW.APPX. 3LBS. $10.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SHAKERS, SQUEEZE BOTTLES).
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ALONG DOOR GASKETS OF WALK IN FREEZER, UNDERSIDE OF REAR PREP TABLES CREVICES, CRAWLING ON TOPSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER AMONGS CLUTTER, ON UPPER WALL SHELVING UNIT OF RECEIVER, ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH REAR PREP TABLE AMONGST FOOD DEBRIS AND CLUTTER, ON FLOOR UNDER COLD HOLDING UNIT ON SERVING LINE AND SEVERAL DEAD ON FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE AND FRONT 3- SHELF COUNTER NEAR REGISTER. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/14/25.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO MEAT SLICER OR REMOVE MEAT SLICER TO ANOTHER LOCATION.
IMPROPER USAGE OF GLOVES BY A FOOD HANDLER.(COS)
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES, COUNTERS, STORAGE CABINETS, HOT & COLD HOLDING LINE AND UNITS, PREP COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM TOILET ROOM FIXTURES.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES, GAPS AND CREVICES AROUND DOOR TRIMS AND WALLS, MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH COLD & HOT HOLDING UNITS.GAP BETWEEN WALL BASE AND FLOOR IN DINING AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE MASSIVE CLUTTER FROM ON TOP OF WALK IN FREEZER,TOILET ROOM ,REAR STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED FROM PREMISES.
OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE FOR KID'S MEAL OBSERVED CHOCOLATE MILK AT 140 CALORIES MUST BE 130 CALORIES OR LESS.
NOV 222024PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES CHICKEN, HAM,ETC,)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.
JAN 232024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SODA MACHINE DUSTY. MUST CLEAN.
FOUND CLUTTER INSIDE THE RESTROOM; OLD OVENS. MUST REMOVE.
JUN 262023PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYES ON PREMISES.
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JUN 292022PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
2-101.11 NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (SOUP AND SUB SANDWICHES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 222022FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (SOUP AT 150.4F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2537675 ON 11/3/21 NOT CORRECTED: 51 - DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 57 - OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES. 58 - NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 32021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
MAY 42020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HAND SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED COINS AND PAPER MONEY STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE MONEY FROM THE PREP TABLE AND SANITIZE THE TABLE.
OCT 182019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-304.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED 2- MALE EMPLOYEES HYGIENE UNSANITARY VERY STRONG UNPLEASANT ODOR.MUST INSTRUCT EMPLOYEES ON GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES.
OCT 162019FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
Violation Codes: 2-304.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED 2- MALE EMPLOYEES HYGIENE UNSANITARY VERY STRONG UNPLEASANT ODOR.MUST INSTRUCT EMPLOYEES ON GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES.
Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2315540 10/8/19 NOT CORRECTED #38- STILL OBSERVING AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)
OCT 82019FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,BOXES AND FLYING AROUND IN REAR PREP AREA AND DINING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/8/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
OBSERVED 2- MALE EMPLOYEES HYGIENE UNSANITARY VERY STRONG UNPLEASANT ODOR.MUST INSTRUCT EMPLOYEES ON GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES.
MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2268509 2/25/19 NOT CORRECTED #38- OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.#49- MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON LOWER SHELVES AT HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS AND SODA MACHINE CABINET,COUNTER TOPS,PREP TABLES,SODA NOZZLE.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
FEB 252019PASS W/ CONDITIONS14 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC IS NOT ON SITE.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SOUP,CHICKEN,MEAT BALLS,TURKEY HAM,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
- FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010).
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005)
OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER RUNG THE REGISTER AND HANDLED MONEY WITH THE SAME PLASTIC GLOVES ON AND HANDLED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS(SHREEDED LETTUCE,SLICED TOMATOES,PICKLES,ETC) ON A SANDWICH WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AFTER HANDLING MONEY AND CHANGING GLOVES.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE USE BY DATES.(PRIORIRTY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
OBSERVED A BOX OF PACKAGED NAPKINS USED FOR CUSTOMERS STORED INSIDE OF STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
GLOVES MAY SERVE AS A SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION IF NOT USED PROPERLY.MUST USE PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON LOWER SHELVES AT HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS AND SODA MACHINE CABINET,COUNTER TOPS,PREP TABLES,SODA NOZZLE.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PAPER NEAR BREAD STORAGE CABINET.
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
SEE VIOLATION #60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2182189 7/3/18 NOT CORRECTED #58. OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
JUL 32018PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
- FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
- FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
- OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE, AND MAINTAIN.
- OBSERVED TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON THE FRONT PREP 2 DOOR COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE SAID GASKETS AND TO MAINTAIN.
- OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR TO NOT WORK PROPERLY: DOOR DOES NOT SHUT ENTIRELY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT DOOR CLOSES ENTIRELY.
- OBSERVED A WET MOP RESTING IN THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INVERT MOP AND HAND IN A MANNER THAT ALLOWS PROPER DRYING AND DOES NOT SOIL WALLS, EQUIPMENT, OR SUPPLIES AND TO MAINTAIN.
- OBSERVED NO COVING INSTALLED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE THE WALL AND FLOOR MEET. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
- OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →