Chicago Health Dept
4523 W NORTH AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (May 2026), 1 critical violation noted.
4 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected May 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
OBSERVED SELF-SERVE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN DINING AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED BELOW THE ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ALSO, BLACK SLIME AT THE EXTERIOR OF THE UNIT BETWEEN THE ICE BIN AND THE TOP PART OF THE UNIT. INTERIOR PLATE OF ICE BIN WITH EXCESS RUST; EXTERNAL BLACK COVER NOT CLEAN. ALSO NOTED GREEN, BLACK, AND BROWN SUBSTANCE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
NOTED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT MEN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 83.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO 104.2F BY THE END OF REPORT TYPING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED WASTE WATER SPILLING ONTO PREP AREA FLOOR FROM DRAIN PIPES WHEN MEN WASHROOM IS IN USE. ALSO OBSERVED SEWAGE INTERCEPTOR IN FRONT PREP AREA, OPEN & EXPOSED TO AIR AND BEING SERVICED FOR REMOVAL OF SEWAGE/WASTE WHILE PREMISES IS PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD. DISPOSAL OF SEWAGE PROHIBITED WHILE OPEN, OPERATING AND PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD. PLUMBER WAS ON SITE DURING INSPECTION TO ADDRESS SEWAGE LEAK. ABLE TO ADDRESS SEWAGE ISSUES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GET PIPES CLEANED TO PREVENT BACK UP ONTO FLOOR OF FACILITY. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED MOP NOT STORED PROPERLY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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