THE EGG ROLL FACTORY LLC.

Chicago Health Dept

3652 W CHICAGO AVE · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

6 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected May 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
47
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 12
2025
PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL
Minor Food Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

3-501.13: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS FOR TCS FOODS. OBSERVED CHICKEN IN A CONTAINER OF STILL WATER. ALSO, FOUND RAW, PACKAGED BEEF SITTING ON THE DRAINBOARD OF THE WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.13: OBSERVED A LARGE RODENT STICKY TRAP ON THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE MICROWAVE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STICKY TRAP, ONLY USE PRODUCTS FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY, AND REFRAIN FROM STORING ON MENTIONED SURFACES.

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

4-201.11: OBSERVED THE HAND SOAP DISPENSER IN POOR CONDITION IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO, FOUND A BOWL OF SOAP WITH A SPOON BEING USED AS A SOAP DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SOAP DISPENSER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B): OBSERVED DRIED FLOUR, PASTE RESIDUE ON THE TOP OF THE THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM WAREWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MORE FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WHO ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

MAY 1
2025
FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WASHING HANDS WHEN CHANGING TASKS. OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES HANDLE RAW MEAT AND THEN PREPARE FOOD ORDERS AND TAKE ORDERS BY TOUCHING THE REGISTER AND THEN PREPARING FOOD ITEMS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATE THE HANDS. EMPLOYEES WASHED THEIR HANDS WHEN NOTIFIED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND RIB (82.4F) AND GYRO (74.3F) PREMADE EGG ROLLS OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TCS FOOD IN COLD HOLDING UNITS TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0°F OR BELOW, UNTIL FOOD ITEMS ARE READY TO BE COOKED. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $90. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0°F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS FOR TCS FOODS. OBSERVED CHICKEN IN A CONTAINER OF STILL WATER. ALSO, FOUND RAW, PACKAGED BEEF SITTING ON THE DRAINBOARD OF THE WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON SITE. FOUND DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ON THE FLOOR: IN THE CREVICES OF THE WALL BASES NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND FRONT SERVICE AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD AND THE WAREWASHING SINK, SURROUNDING ALL THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. ASLO, FOUND RAT DROPPINGS ON TOP OF A CAN OF NACHO CHEESE ON A SHELF UNDER A PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A LARGE RODENT STICKY TRAP ON THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE MICROWAVE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STICKY TRAP, ONLY USE PRODUCTS FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY, AND REFRAIN FROM STORING ON MENTIONED SURFACES.

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

OBSERVED THE HAND SOAP DISPENSER IN POOR CONDITION IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO, FOUND A BOWL OF SOAP WITH A SPOON BEING USED AS A SOAP DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SOAP DISPENSER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DRIED FLOUR, PASTE RESIDUE ON THE TOP OF THE THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM WAREWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MORE FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WHO ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

SEP 23
2024
PASS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK SIGNAGE INFORMING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS PROVIDED AT THE FRONT AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COOKED BEEF IN THE 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER TO BE COVERED BY CONTAINER LID WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS UNCOVERED OR LOOSELY-COVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND REAR 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER TO BE MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER IN EACH ITEM OF EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERBED GAP AT REAR EXTERIOR SCREEN DOOR, EXTERIOR OPENING UNPROTECTED AGAINST ENTRY OF RODENTS AND INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE GAP(S) IN EXTERIOR DOORS OR OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN ALL OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED FROM ENTRY BY PESTS.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA (GRIDDLE, STOVETOP, DEEP FRYERS) TO BE SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 12
2024
FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK SIGNAGE INFORMING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS PROVIDED AT THE FRONT AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE REAR 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER: RAW CHICKEN AT 62.0F, COOKED RICE AT 47.8F, COOKED SHRIMP AT 50.1F, RAW BEEF AT 48.0F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 35.0 LBS OF FOOD VALUED APPROXIMATELY $110.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED REAR 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FOR COLD-HOLDING TCS FOOD ITEMS, INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55.4F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TCS FOOD ITEMS FROM COOLER AND CEASE USE OF COOLER FOR COLD-HOLDING UNTIL REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. COOLER TAGGED WITH INFORMATION TO CONTACT CDPH PRIOR TO USE ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS FROM COOLER ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COOKED BEEF IN THE 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER TO BE COVERED BY CONTAINER LID WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS UNCOVERED OR LOOSELY-COVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND REAR 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER TO BE MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER IN EACH ITEM OF EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS BENEATH EQUIPMENT/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEAR BASE COVING ON EAST FACILITY WALL FROM FRONT SERVICE AREA TO REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA(S), AND RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERBED GAP AT REAR EXTERIOR SCREEN DOOR, EXTERIOR OPENING UNPROTECTED AGAINST ENTRY OF RODENTS AND INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE GAP(S) IN EXTERIOR DOORS OR OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN ALL OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED FROM ENTRY BY PESTS.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA (GRIDDLE, STOVETOP, DEEP FRYERS) TO BE SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN.

APR 28
2023
PASS · 0 violations
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APR 12
2023
FAIL 15 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

OBSERVED MULIPLE COOLERS WITH SPOILED FOODS BEING STORED IN THEM. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATON ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15-20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN SAUCE COLD HOLDING COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE

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

OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING ONE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEPARATION BETWEEN WALL JUNCTIONS WHERE FRP MEETS IN CORNERS OF WALLS AJACENT TO OFFICE DOOR AND BACK REACH IN COOLERS. REPAIR AND SEAL AS NEEDED.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 4-5 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HOOD MISSING BAFFLES. MUST PROVIDE

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

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