Chicago Health Dept
4552 N KEDZIE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Dec 2025).
29 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Dec 2025 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.
NOTED PEELING DUCT TAPE ON THE SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT PREP HAND SINK SNEEZE GUARD. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR/GUARD. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. EXPIRED CERTIFICATES ONLY AND NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT WITHIN 90 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED PEELING DUCT TAPE ON THE SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT PREP HAND SINK SNEEZE GUARD. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR/GUARD. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2612853 ON 2-26-25 NOT CORRECTED. #55- INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY BROKEN/TOP ICE MAKER EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.#56- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE OVENS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.#57- OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY BROKEN/TOP ICE MAKER EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE OVENS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED BROKEN LEVER ON SOAP DISPENSER AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER UNDERNEATH THE MICROWAVE OVEN.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ACCURATE,WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING IN REAR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ONE OF TWO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST HAVE CURRENT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (SOUP AT 149.7F) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES SIGNED BY THE EMPLOYEES WHO WERE WORKING AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SIGN THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE OBSERVED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND SPARE MOP FOR VOMIT CLEAN UP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA FROM DEBRIS AND TRASH
OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND SPARE MOP FOR VOMIT CLEAN UP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA FROM DEBRIS AND TRASH
OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE /SODA MACHINE . MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD WATER( KNIFES),MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE)AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION)
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE /SODA MACHINE . MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN RESTROOM URINAL AND MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA
NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROGRAM POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT YO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE FRONT CABINETS AND AROUND MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER. CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. CORE VIOLATION
LABEL AND DATE ALL CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE BAKING OVEN AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE--ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED A BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE BAKING OVEN AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
Observed the floor under the cabinet below the soda machine to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed a black, mold-like substance on the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to dispose of ice, clean, sanitize, and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(a).
No pest control log book available to review. Instructed facility that a pest control log book must be available on site at all times with service reports, a bait station map/list, and IDPH license #. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
Observed the rear exposed handsink splashguard in poor repair. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the front exposed handsink directly next to the hot holding unit with a possible chance of contamination when washing hands and grabbing paper towels. Instructed facility to install and maintain a splashguard or permanently move the hot holding unit.
OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SET-UP TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE, WITH DISHES IN SINK, WITHOUT SANITIZING SOLUTION IN LAST COMPARTMENT, READING TESTED 0 PPM, MANGER CHECKED CONTAINER AND CONTAINER WAS EMPTY, MANGER LOOKED FOR MORE SANITIZER, THEY WHERE COMPLETELY OUT, MANAGER WENT OUT TO GET SANITIZER FROM ANOTHER STORE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT DISHED MUST BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FOUNTAIN POP MACHINE,
CRACKED WINDOW DINING AREA, MUST REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
STORAGE SHELVES UNDER SODA DISPENSER AND FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOOR IN CORNERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES OR CERTIFICATE POSTED DURING INSPECTION WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED-MEATBALLSAT 171.4 F. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION AND CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
Storage cabinets behind front counter, three compartment sink, storage shelves and utensils not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
Drainline under front exposed handsink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
Foods not protected during storage, preparation, display and servce. Interior ice machine panel and parts not cleaned or maintained. Observed black slimmy substances aonparts, drainlines and panel coming in contact with fresh ice being made and stored. Intructed to detail clean and sanitize all parts to prevent any contamination. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(A). "Held for Inspection" tag placed on ice machine.
Storage cabinets behind front counter, three compartment sink, storage shelves and utensils not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
Drainline under front exposed handsink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
SOAP AND SANITIZER DISPENSER HOSES SUBMERGED INSIDE 3PART SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CUT ABOVE WATER LEVEL.
FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING ATTACHMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FANS, LIGHT FIXTURES COVERS AND VENT COVERS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AND MOP SINK AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORED BOXES OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEM (TUNA SALAD)INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 44.5F. DATE OF PREPARATION ON CONTAINER WAS 11/27/2012. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCT THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. APPROXIMATE COST AND WEIGHT OF PRODUCT IS 71/2IBS AT $19.50. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD AT THE REAR PREP HAND WASH SINK BETWEEN SINK AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
CLEAN INSIDE OF UPPER SODA DISPENSER ICE MACHINE AT THE FRONT SELLING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE U-JOINT OF HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE AN ACCURATE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE EVER NEEDED FOR PROPER TEMPERAURE MONITORING.
Above violation still remaining.(Reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust shall be replaced/repaired.
Above violation still remaining.
Found 3 compartment sink not draining properly, 2nd of 3 compartment sink backing up not draining properly, must be repair. Citation#H000072737 issued with a court date of 11/17/2011, at 400 w Superior in Room #112 at 2:00 PM.
Walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint rust, shall be replaced/repaired. Reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust shall be replaced/repaired.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks, rear storage shelving, and reach in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors in walk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning under shelving racks, floors in rear storage areas under shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls in rear prep area by 3 compartment sink, and prep table not clean need cleaning.
light shields in kitchen prep areas, rear storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, prep areas, and bathroom not clean need cleaning(detailed).
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; SMALL REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT SERVING AREA, MICROWAVE OVENS, CABINET UNDER EXPOSED SINK FRONT AREA AND CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3PART SINK AND THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE AREA.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 3PART SINK.
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT DISH WASHING AREA, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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