TASTY GYROS.

Chicago Health Dept

5945 W DIVISION ST · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Oct 2025), 2 critical violations noted.

15 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Oct 2025 · 4 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 16

2025

PASS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND THE FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

3-501.13: OBSERVED A BOX OF FROZEN CHICKEN WINGS BEING THAWED OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12: OBSERVED THE BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND SQUIRT BOTTLES NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OPEN THROUGHOUT ENTIRE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SCREEN DOOR OR KEEP DOOR CLOSED TO ENSURE FACILITY IS PEST PROOF AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12: OBSERVED THE SANITIZER BASIN, MECHANICAL SINK STOPPER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SINK STOPPER AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-203.13: OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED AT LEAST 1 SERVICE SINK OR CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH FLOOR DRAIN A FLOOR DRAIN AND SHALL BE PROVIDED AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR CLEANING OF MOPS OR SIMILAR WET FLOOR CLEANING TOOLS AND FOR DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER OR SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114: OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. ALSO FOUND CLOTH RUGS AND WHITE WALL PANELS BEING USED ON THE SHELVES OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES, WHITE WALL PANELING, AND RUGS TO MAKE FLOORS AND WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED THE WALL AT THE REAR PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA WITH SAUCE SPLATTERS ON POSTERS AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 9

2025

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND THE FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED A BOX OF FROZEN CHICKEN WINGS BEING THAWED OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED THE BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND SQUIRT BOTTLES NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OPEN THROUGHOUT ENTIRE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SCREEN DOOR OR KEEP DOOR CLOSED TO ENSURE FACILITY IS PEST PROOF AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED THE SANITIZER BASIN, MECHANICAL SINK STOPPER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SINK STOPPER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED AT LEAST 1 SERVICE SINK OR CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH FLOOR DRAIN A FLOOR DRAIN AND SHALL BE PROVIDED AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR CLEANING OF MOPS OR SIMILAR WET FLOOR CLEANING TOOLS AND FOR DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER OR SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. ALSO FOUND CLOTH RUGS AND WHITE WALL PANELS BEING USED ON THE SHELVES OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES, WHITE WALL PANELING, AND RUGS TO MAKE FLOORS AND WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALL AT THE REAR PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA WITH SAUCE SPLATTERS ON POSTERS AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 30

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE/KIT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHLORINE TEST STRIP ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

SEP 22

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE TWO REAR BOX FREEZERS LIDS IN POOR REPAIR WITH DUCT TAPE HOLDING THEM TOGETHER, AND ONE HAS EXPOSED INSTULATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TWO BOX FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS, AND DEFROST BOX FREEZERS AND CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR OUT SIDE RESTROOM DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

AUG 11

2015

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES OBSERVED.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR IN ROOM WHERE FURNACE LOCATED IN REAR.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS. OBSERVED THE WALL COVING LOOSE AT THE LOWER WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQIUPMENT; REATTACH WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

ONE BULB IN DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT A SHIELD; MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD FOR THAT BULB AND END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHTS WITH SHIELDS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND ONE WORKING DRAIN STOPPER AT THE THREE COMP SINK; MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP OF SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED STANDING WASTE WATER IN THE MOP BUCKET IN THE REAR; INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF WATER ONCE USED AND TO STORE THE WET MOP WITH THE MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY.

show all 15 inspections →

OCT 31

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR AREA AND RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN 2- DOOR PREP COOLER

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP FROM FRYERS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,REACH IN COOLER SHELVES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYERS

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND TOILET ROOM,CEILING TILES.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN REAR AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN REAR AREA/DISH WASHING AREA

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER IN FRONT PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND OFF OF FLOOR IN FURNANCE AREA

SEP 25

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 44.9F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES THAT WAS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER SUCH AS COOKED GROUND BEEF 48.1F,COOKED STEAK 47.0F,CUT TOMATOES 45.1F,CHEESE SAUCE 45.6F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 18LBS. $20.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR AREA AND RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP FROM FRYERS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,REACH IN COOLER SHELVES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND TOILET ROOM,CEILING TILES.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN REAR AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN REAR AREA/DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND OFF OF FLOOR IN FURNANCE AREA.

JUN 5

2013

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE TOPS OF THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZERS ARE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THEM.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE/OUTSIDE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPTMENT, DEEP FRYERS. ALSO, CLEAN HOOD, FILTERS AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INSIDE ALL THE CHEST FREEZERS THEY ARE THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP IN THEM.

Critical Pest Activity

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND HOLES IN THE WALLS NEAR THE FLOORS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND IN THE FURNACE ROOM. NEED TO SEAL UP THE HOLDS SO NO INSECT OR RODENT ENTRY. MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHT AND REMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THEMOMETER FOR THE TWO DOOR REACHIN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

NOV 1

2012

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 10

2012

FAIL 13 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

We continue to observe non-compliance continued evidence of rodent(mice)droppings in various areas of this food establishment.Must detail clean,sanitize all affected areas and remove unecessary articles stored on corner walls,pest conrol service now reccomended.

Serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

We continue to observe non-compliance the 3 compartment sink is not maintained as required observed middle compartment with slight tear on divider allowing water to seap onto the 3rd compartment and drain pipe leaking.Also far left compartment of the same sink has standing water slow draining.Must properly repair and maintain 3 compartment sink per the plumbing requirements.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments:CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Inspector Comments:CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: CONTIUNED NON-COMPLIANCE MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS & CARDBOARD FROM SURFACES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS & LIDS ON ALL CHEST FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments:CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM PIPES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE,LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,ALL REACH IN COOLERS,CHEST FREEZERS,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER & DRY FOOD STORAGE ,MEAT SLICER,MOP SINK BASIN,PERSONAL FAN,FILTERS,HOOD,STORAGE RACKS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,LIGHT SHIELDS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Inspector Comments:CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Inspector Comments: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT & PAINT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Inspector Comments:CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS & END CAPS ON ALL LIGHTS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments:CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE MUST REMOVE STOVE OR PLACE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ALL ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Inspector Comments:CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

AUG 27

2012

FAIL 14 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO SOAP & TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA & NO TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED & SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE SOAP & TOWELS AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

OBSERVED A RODENT INFESTATION OF RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT MORE THAN 600 & EVIDENCE OF 3 DEAD RODENTS ON PREMISES.OBSERVED DROPPINGS INSIDE OF USED DEEP FRYER IN LOWER CABINET,INSIDE & ON FLOOR OF UNUSED DEEP FRYER,ON TOP OF UNUSED STOVE,ON ALL SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,UNDER & AROUND ALL REACH IN COOLERS,AT MOTORS OF ALL COOLERS,ON BRICK NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK,IN BUSS PAN WHERE CLEAN MULTIUSE UTENSILS ARE STORED,ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ALONG ALL WALLBASES THROUGHOUT,IN WINDOW SILLS IN STORAGE AREA,LOWER PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS.ALSO 3 DEAD RODENTS NEAR MOTOR OF POP REACH IN COOLER,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN GREASE CONTAINERS IN REAR AREA,ON FLOOR BEHIND WALL PANELING NEAR REAR DOOR.ALSO 5-8 LIVE DRAIN FLIES IN GARBAGE CAN IN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & RODENTS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/27/12.(CRITICAL 7-38-020).

Serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP IN FAR LEAFT & RIGHT COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS & CARDBOARD FROM SURFACES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS & LIDS ON ALL CHEST FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM PIPES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE,LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,ALL REACH IN COOLERS,CHEST FREEZERS,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER & DRY FOOD STORAGE ,MEAT SLICER,MOP SINK BASIN,PERSONAL FAN,FILTERS,HOOD,STORAGE RACKS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,LIGHT SHIELDS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT & PAINT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS & END CAPS ON ALL LIGHTS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE STOVE OR PLACE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ALL ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

NOV 16

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND NO SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HAND WASHING FACILITIES (EXPOSED HAND SINK) MUST HAVE SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO ALL EMPLOYEES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWEL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE/OUTSIDE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPTMENT i.e.DEEP FRYERS. ALSO, CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD, FILTERS,CUTTING BOARD OR REPLACE SAME (CUTTING BOARD), LEGS AND SHELVES OF ALL PREP TABLES, OUSTIDE/INSIDE OF COOLERS/FREEZERS, SHELVES THROUGHOUT, REMOVING ALL CARDBOARD ON ALL SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHT, REMOVING DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

APR 4

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE/OUTSIDE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPTMENT i.e.DEEP FRYERS. ALSO, CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD, FILTERS,CUTTING BOARD OR REPLACE SAME (CUTTING BOARD), LEGS AND SHELVES OF ALL PREP TABLES, OUSTIDE/INSIDE OF COOLERS/FREEZERS, SHELVES THROUGHOUT, REMOVING ALL CARDBOARD ON ALL SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHT, REMOVING DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

JAN 20

2010

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 15

2010

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO RUNNING HOT WATER AND NO RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPACE RUSTY WIRE SHELVING, INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR SURFACES THRU-OUT PREMISES

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST STORE PERSONAL ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY

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 →