MAR 5
2026
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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3601 N WESTERN AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 5, 2026 · passed
5 of 8 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
5 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
34
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Feb 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 32026FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 3
2026
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE 78.9F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT MINIUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE THE 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT AALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 212025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 21
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 182024PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 18
2024
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED WATER DRIPPING ON THE WALL FROM THE HEATING UNIT AND CREATING A MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 132023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 13
2023
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES WITH SYRUP SPILLAGE INSIDE CABINET UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE REAR WALK-IN COOLER.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 FOUND EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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JUN 82023PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 8
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (HAM, ROAST BEEF, TUNA SALAD, CHICKEN, TURKEY, HOT AND COLD SANDWICHES ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED HOT TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT. MEATBALLS INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 109.3F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, HOT TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOODS. TOTAL WEIGHT 5 LBS 10 LBS TOTAL WEIGHT $30.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 SEE VIOLATION #22 FOR CITATION
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY IN FRONT PREP LINE COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.8F), NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS: TUNA SALAD AT 46.9 F, CHICKEN STRIPS AT 44.7F,TURKEY 54.8F, COLD CUT TURKEY 46.8F, ROAST BEEF AT 64.2F, HAM AT 50.2F, SALAMI/PEPPERONI AT 52.1F, 53.8F, HAM 51.7F, SLICED CHEESE AT 48.5F, COOKED EGGS AT 59.5F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE 62.1F, BUFFALO CHICKEN AT 49.8 F, SLICED CUCUMBER AT 46.5F, SLICED TOMATOES AT 52.1F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS TOTAL WEIGHT 32 LBS, TOTAL VALUE $2,000.00. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0 AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
FOUND FRONT PREP LINE COOLER WITH TCS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.8F) AND A PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54.1F (BEHIND FRONT SERVICE LINE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR. THE SAID (2) COOLERS IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES WITH SYRUP SPILLAGE INSIDE CABINET UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE REAR WALK-IN COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA (NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
JUN 72022PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 7
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PIC WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIME.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (HOT AND COLD SANDWICHES) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WITH ALL EMPLOYEES SIGNATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION (7-38-010), CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED FRONT PREP LINE COOLER WITH IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES ON TCS FOODS SUCH AS TUNA (51.5 F), CHICKEN STRIPS (47.4 F ),TURKEY (51.0 F), COLD CUT TURKEY (57.0 F), ROAST BEEF (54.3 F), DELI MEAT (50.9 F), SALAMI/PEPPERONI (58.2 F), HAM (50.3 F), SHREDDED CHEESE (48.2 F), PEPPER JACK CHEESE (54.3 F), PROVOLONE CHEESE (52.7 F), MOZZARELLA CHEESE (50.0 F), BUFFALO CHICKEN (49.0 F), SLICED CUCUMBER (48.0 F), CUT LEAFY LETTUCE (50.0 F), VEGGIE PATTY (54.8 F). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS AT 41.0 F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION (7-38-005), CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED FRONT PREP LINE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 54.7 F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID COOLER MAINTAIN A MININUM OF 41.0 F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION (7-38-005), CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENING BETWEEN WALL AND MOP SINK AT THE LOWER LEFT CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF OF CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIME.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2550011 ON 02/18/2022. #58- CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION (7-42-090), CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 182022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 18
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.(COS).
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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