JAN 6
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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33 E 71ST ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 6, 2026 · passed with conditions
6 of 10 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
6 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
22
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jun 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SELF-SERVE DRINK/ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN DINING AREA WITH A THICK BUILD-UP OF PINK SUBSTANCE AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE CHUTE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY REMOVED ICE AND CLEANED MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CUTTING BOARD IN ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
NOTED ODOR FROM GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HALL TO WASHROOMS CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESSARY ITEMS TO BUSINESS. KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS AND SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN TO ENSURE PROPER CLEANING OF FACILITY AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBOAGE.
JAN 272025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 27
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THERE'S A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CFM ON SITE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
MAR 222024FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 22
2024
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED. NO COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD WATER PER CITY CODE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 46.2F TO 56.4F AND INCLUDED: HAM, TUNA, TURKEY, EGGS, CHICKEN, PEPPERONI, SALAMI, COLD CUT COMBO AND CHEESE. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL ITEMS, A COMBINED WEIGHT OF APPROXIMATELY 30LBS. VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $100.00. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND KEEP COLD FOODS AT 41F OR LESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINET SURFACE.
OCT 122023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 12
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.12: OBSERVED THE FACILITY UTILIZING CLEAR LIDS THAT GO ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AS SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE BASINS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, DUE TO ALL THREE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID MECHANICAL SINK STOPPERS OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE BASINS AND MAINTAIN.
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OCT 52023FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 5
2023
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE INCLUDING THE INSIDE OF THE ICE COVER, THE DOOR, THE PIPES INSIDE OF THE ICE MAKING COMPARTMENT AND THE SURFACE ABOVE THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE WITH FOOD GRADE SOLUTIONS AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINES ARE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED THE FACILITY UTILIZING CLEAR LIDS THAT GO ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AS SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE BASINS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, DUE TO ALL THREE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID MECHANICAL SINK STOPPERS OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE BASINS AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 192021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 19
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FREEZER FLOOR AND THE WALK IN COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS (BIKE, CABINET AND A SHOPPING CART) IN BACK WALK WAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING PEST AND INSECTS.
APR 142021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 14
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK AT THE RELEASE LEVER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 92020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 9
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, DUST AND GRIME ON THE FLOORS IN THE FACILITY'S PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, AROUND DISH AREA, PREP TABLE AND MOP SINK TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS (SLIPPERS) STORED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ORDERLY STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS.
JUN 52019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING A DISPOSABLE MOP AND SANTIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PIC DONT HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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