SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SUSUPUATO RESTAURANT.

YOUR CALL. 69/100

6161 N BROADWAY · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 16, 2025 · passed

4 of 8 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Apr 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 16
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS AND AROUND PIPES IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

JUN 25
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS RICE 70F, CHORIZO 70.5F, STEAK 56.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 4 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $70.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 50F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS AND AROUND PIPES IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

OCT 19
2022
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12-- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IE: RICE BEANS AT 2ND FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15-- THE FRONT EXIT DOOR WAS NOTED WITH AN OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR. IT MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14--- PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B)-- INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. : 4-602.13-- RAW WOOD BOARD BEING USED AS SHELVING AT THE DISH AREA THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS SHELVING.----PEELING PLASTIC ON THE EXTERIOR METAL OF THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15-- LEAK UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPING AT THE DISH AREA THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

: 6-303.11-- INADEQUATE LIGHTING AT THE DISH AREA AND THE NORTH HALLWAY AREA TO CHEMICAL STORAGE AND MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE GREATER-INTENSITY LIGHTING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE RECENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

OCT 18
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER. O PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL CYCLES. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IE: RICE BEANS AT 2ND FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

THE FRONT EXIT DOOR WAS NOTED WITH AN OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR. IT MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

RAW WOOD BOARD BEING USED AS SHELVING AT THE DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS SHELVING.----PEELING PLASTIC ON THE EXTERIOR METAL OF THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPING AT THE DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING AT THE DISH AREA AND THE NORTH HALLWAY AREA TO CHEMICAL STORAGE AND MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE GREATER-INTENSITY LIGHTING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE RECENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 10
2021
PASSED
0 violations
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JAN 21
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS IN FREEZER BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR EASY CLEANABILITY.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES NOT COMPLETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

APR 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SERVED INSIDE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

APR 24
2019
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

ADDITIONAL HAND SINK NEEDED AT PREPARATION AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CIATTION ISSUED. 7-38-030C. MUST INSTALL HAND SINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO PREPARATION AREA.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SERVED INSIDE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED FOR MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND SANITATIOIN MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

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