Chicago Health Dept
2304 S KEDZIE AVE · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2025), 1 critical violation noted.
11 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Jun 2025.
OBSRVED FLY TAPE IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND REQUEST PEST CONTROL TO PLACE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE IN AREA.
OBSERVED COLD HOLD UNITS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE PREP/BATHROOM AND DISH AREA WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
NOTED WALLS ARE OPENING UP AT SEEMS OF EACH OTHER IN DISH, TOILET ROOMS, AND PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AND REAR NON-FUNCTIONAL WALK IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE, AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE, RUST, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, REACH IN COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
OBSERVED LARGE AREA OF MISSING TILE IN FRONT COOKING AREA UNDER COOLER. OBSERVED MISSING TILES FROM WALL NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT IN MIDDLE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTRUCT EMPLOYEE TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND RETAIN ON SITE.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, REACH IN COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR HOOD EXHAUST SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BUILD UP ON FLOORS OF FOOD DEBRIS AND ASH THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
4-602.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, REACH IN COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 120LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN 52.1F, 26LBS OF BEEF SKEWERS AT 53.2F, 5 LBS OF FALALFEL MIX 56.7, 8LBS OF BEEF SHAWARMA 51.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 159LBS AT $625. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 55.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, REACH IN COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
OBSERVED WATER STAINED TILES IN CEILIING DIRECTLY AT FRONT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING SURFACES. MUST MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COMMON FOOD NAME LABELS ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS CONTAINING SALT, SUGAR, HERBS/SPICES WHEN ITEMS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. ITEMS STORED IN REAR ON SHELVING UNITS . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON UPRIGHT COCO COLA REFRIGERATION UNIT IN FRONT PREP NEAR GRILL AS WELL AS BROKEN DOOR HANDLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AS WELL AS HOT BOX LOCATED IN FRONT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES WHILE NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED WATER STAINED TILES IN CEILIING DIRECTLY OVER FOOD PREP AREA AS WELL AS FRONT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING SURFACES. MUST MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ESPECIALLY IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED, UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. MUST MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING ON SITE WHILE OPERATING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THEMOMETER ON SITE FOR TESTING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. ISNTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO COMMON FOOD NAME LABELS ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS CONTAINING SALT, SUGAR, HERBS/SPICES WHEN ITEMS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. ITEMS STORED IN REAR ON SHELVING UNITS . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON UPRIGHT COCO COLA REFRIGERATION UNIT IN FRONT PREP NEAR GRILL AS WELL AS BROKEN DOOR HANDLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AS WELL AS HOT BOX LOCATED IN FRONT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES WHILE NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED WATER STAINED TILES IN CEILIING DIRECTLY OVER FOOD PREP AREA AS WELL AS FRONT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING SURFACES. MUST MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ESPECIALLY IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED, UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. MUST MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING ON SITE WHILE OPERATING AND MAINTAIN.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER (SOAP) NOTED AT HANDWSHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. 6-301.12 **PF** HANDDRYING PROVISION NO HAND DRYING PROVISION (DEVICE, DISPOSABLE TOWELS, ETC) AT EITHER FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK OR REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER WORN BEYOND REPAIR, DEEP, DARK, PITTED SURFACE. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING FAUCET FOR HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT CURBED CLEANING FACILITY . INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS AND ENDCAPS ON LIGHTS IN DISHWASHING AREA.
INTERIOR OF HOOD NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOR VERIFICATION.
Inspector Comments: Observed food and debris on wire shelving racks in walk in cooler. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times
Inspector Comments: Observed dirt and debris on floors throughout dish room area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times
Inspector Comments: Observed front ventilation unit, above cook line area with dust and grease buildup. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain. Observed dust and debris inside light shield in dining room area. Instructed manager to detail clean and and maintain at all times. Observed missing accessible panel in dish room area. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times
Inspector Comments: Observed low lighting in rear dish washing area and dry storage area. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting. Maintain at all times. Observed burned out lights in rear dry storage area. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times. Observed no light shield covers in rear prep area. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times.
Observed front exposed hand sink inoperable, no hot water at time of inspection. Instructed manager to repair and maintained at all times. Critical violation # 7-38-030
Observed food and debris on wire shelving racks in walk in cooler. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
Observed dirt and debris on floors throughout dish room area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
Observed front ventilation unit, above cook line area with dust and grease buildup. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain. Observed dust and debris inside light shield in dining room area. Instructed manager to detail clean and and maintain at all times. Observed missing accessible panel in dish room area. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times.
Observed low lighting in rear dish washing area and dry storage area. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting. Maintain at all times. Observed burned out lights in rear dry storage area. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times. Observed no light shield covers in rear prep area. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times.
Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →
Report an error on this page →