TASTE OF NEW YORK.

Chicago Health Dept

3268 N CLARK ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026).

12 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected Mar 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
VIOLATIONS
72
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 23
2026
PASS 4 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. PIC INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO OBTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 15
2025
PASS 6 violations
Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE UPRIGHT SMALL FREEZER IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASMENT. MUST ELEVATE 6INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Serious Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED DIRT AND URINE SMELL IN TOILET FIXTURES IN THE UNISEX CUSTOMERS/EMPLYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INSUFFICIENT IGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE INTENSITY LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 24
2024
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114/BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED ALONG EAST WALL. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

MAY 15
2024
FAIL 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST REMOVE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED ALONG EAST WALL. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

Minor Employee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2584177 DATED ON 10/27/23 NOT CORRECTED-#40 OBSERVED 4 MALE EMPLOYEE BEHIND THE COUNTER HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS ENTERING THE PREP AND SERVING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

OCT 27
2023
PASS 2 violations
Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED 4 MALE EMPLOYEE BEHIND THE COUNTER HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS ENTERING THE PREP AND SERVING AREA.

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

show all 12 inspections →
AUG 12
2022
PASS 8 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DIRTY SHELVES, AND SPILLS WITH CONDIMENT AT THE PREP AREA AND DELI COUNTER.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED BROKEN GLASSES AT DOOS OF DELI DISPLAY COUNTER TAPED WITH PLASTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE GLASS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BEHIND SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.

JUN 3
2021
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 27
2021
FAIL 19 violations 5 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON INCHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND VERIFIED BY SIGNATURE. MUST PROVIDE A VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND PROVIDE AT INSPECTIONS FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT ON SITE FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED THE FOOD PREP HAND WASHING NOT ACCESSIBLE, BLOCKED BY SHELVING WITH CASE BOXES OF BAGELS AND SINK BASIN WITH ITEMS STORED INSIDE. MANAGEMENT REMOVED. INSTRUCTED THE HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED TWO DOZEN RAW EGGS AND A PITCHER OF PREPARED BEATEN EGGS BEING STORE DIRECTLY ABOVE READY-TO-EAT SHREDDED CARROTS AND A CONTAINER OF DRESSING ON THE SHELVING UNDERNEATH INSIDE THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER. RAW EGG HAD SPILLED DOWN ONTO THE CONTAINER OF DRESSING. MANAGEMENT REMOVED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD STORAGE OF RAW AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND INFORMS ITEMS SUCH AS UNDERCOOKED EGGS ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST ELEVATE ALL FOODS FROM THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NOTED ALL EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING EFFECTIVE HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOODS. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE HALLWAY TO THE BASEMENT AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A MEANS OF REPAIR INSIDE THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON THE DELI DISPLAY PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP, BLACKENED GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE PAPER FOR LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT INCLUDING INSIDE THE COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER AND COOLER SLIDING DOORS WITH DIRT AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----SMALL ONE DOOR FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ICE.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED DIRTY/SOILED TOILET FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL MATTS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.-----MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH CLEANABLE WALLS AND CEILING FOR THE BASEMENT DRY FOODS STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE REAL BREAD BAGELS AS DECORATION ON SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM. MUST BE CLEANABLE MATERIAL, SUCH AS PLASTIC.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER MUST PROVIDE GREATER LIGHTING.

APR 21
2020
PASS 1 violation
Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

APR 14
2020
FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (DELI MEATS, CHEESE, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARAGE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VIOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS AND FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF BASEMENT FLOOR OR REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

Minor Facility Condition
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2293899 DATED ON 06/20/19 HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED-#51 BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT THE COFFEE MACHINE AND CAPPUCINO MACHINE AT PREP AREA COUNTER. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES THAT MAYBE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED, #53 NOTED BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THE ABOVE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED.

Minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE 6 DOOR DISPLAY COOLER AT THE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT THE COFFEE MACHINE AND THE CAPPUCCINO MACHINE AT THE PREP COUNTER. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES THAT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -CRACKS AND MISSING TILES ON THE FLOOR AT THE DINING AREA AND KITCHEN PREP. -CRACKS ON WALLS AND UNFINISHED WALLS BEHIND THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS AND HAVE THEM SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED LIGHTING NO LIGHTING INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF BULBS OR PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR THE BULBS.

JUN 20
2019
FAIL 11 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED NO SNEEZE GUARD AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE ICE CREAM IS SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SNEEZE GUARD AT THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA SNEEZE GUARD TO PREVENT FOOD CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE 6 DOOR DISPLAY COOLER AT THE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER. AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT THE COFFEE MACHINE AND THE CAPPUCCINO MACHINE AT THE PREP COUNTER. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES THAT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -CRACKS AND MISSING TILES ON THE FLOOR AT THE DINING AREA AND KITCHEN PREP. -CRACKS ON WALLS AND UNFINISHED WALLS BEHIND THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS AND HAVE THEM SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED LIGHTING NO LIGHTING INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF BULBS OR PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR THE BULBS.

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 →

NEARBY IN LAKEVIEW