THE GALLERY CAFE.

Chicago Health Dept

1760 W NORTH AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

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

15 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Oct 2025 · 11 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 31

2025

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP IN LEFT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 : OBSERVED SEVERAL PLASTIC BUCKETS WITH ROASTED COFFEE BEANS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA MUST ELEVATE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLERS,PREP COOLERS,INTERIOR LEDGE OF ICE MACHINE.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM ALL CHEST FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.13 : MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILINGS IN BASEMENT.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 29

2025

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP IN LEFT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 : OBSERVED SEVERAL PLASTIC BUCKETS WITH ROASTED COFFEE BEANS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA MUST ELEVATE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 : OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLERS,PREP COOLERS,INTERIOR LEDGE OF ICE MACHINE.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM ALL CHEST FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILINGS IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA, PREP/DISH WASHING, AND WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOTED FROM REPORT #2625764 10/22/25 #38-STILL OBSERVING CUSTOMERS BRINGING PET DOG INSIDE OF FACILITY ON A LEASH AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER ALSO DOUBLE DOG BOWL STAND NOTED AT INSIDE FRONT ENTRY DOOR OF DINING AREA. A REPEATED VIOLATION.INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE THEY INQUIRE. (PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

OCT 22

2025

FAIL 19 violations 9 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS,HAM,CHICKEN,MILK,ETC,)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:48 A.M.(COS)

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS OBSERVED EMPLOYEES COMING FROM BASEMENT AND PUT ON PLASTIC GLOVES AND HANDLED BREAD AND SLICED CHEESE AND PUT IN OVEN WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38- 010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED THE SAME ABOVE MENTIONED EMPLOYEE GO OVER TO THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASHED HANDS.INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS AT DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010) (CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Critical Pest Activity

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED APPX. 8 OPEN TOXIC RODENTICIDE POISON SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER AND BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,STAIR CASE,EQUIPMENT AND NEAR REAR DOOR MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.MANAGER REMOVE POISON DURING INSPECTION (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-015)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED CUSTOMER WHITE SMALL PET DOG INSIDE OF FACILITY ON A LEASH AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AS CUSTOMER PLACED ORDER,NOTICED EMPLOYEE DIDN'T ASK IF DOG WAS A SERVICE ANIMAL.INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE THEY MUST INQUIRE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-40-060)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES & CONTAINERS,BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS,UNDER STAIR CASE,IN REAR STORAGE/HOT WATER TANK ROOM IN MIDDLE OF FLOOR AMONGST CLUTTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPING CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/22/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP IN LEFT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SEVERAL PLASTIC BUCKETS WITH ROASTED COFFEE BEANS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA MUST ELEVATE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED IMPROPER USAGE OF GLOVES BY FOOD HANDLERS.(COS)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON SHELVING UNIT TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLERS,PREP COOLERS,INTERIOR LEDGE OF ICE MACHINE.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM ALL CHEST FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 21

2024

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 16

2024

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED. THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR AFTER THE INSPECTION BEGAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED CREAM CHEESE HELD AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 8 POUNDS OF CREAM CHEESE ($50), AND A PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 12 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE

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DEC 1

2023

PASS 5 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS PROVIDED IN REFRIGERATORS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE BOTTOM MICROWAVE NEXT TO PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT SCATTERED ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT BETWEEN COOLERS AND UNDER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

UNABLE TO VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

SEP 21

2022

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 14

2022

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL IN THE SEATING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE LEFT WALL WHERE DRY STORAGE IS STORED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

APR 25

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (SANDWICHES, MILK, EGGS) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING FOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING FOOD AND IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH IN TWO REFRIGERATORS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRCUTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT TOILET TISSUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A SUPPLY OF TOILET TISSUE MUST BE AVAILABLE IN THE TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. THE MANAGER PROVIDED TOILET TISSUE DURING THE INSPECTION.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HARBORAGE OF PEST.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

JUN 12

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD PESTS IN BASEMENT NEAR WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD IN THE MAIN PREP AREA NEXT TO PANINI PRESSES COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND HEAVILY STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED 2 LOOSE TILES IN MAIN PREP AREA FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. REPEAT CORE VIOLATION.

JUN 19

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS EGG BURRITO, GRILL,TURKEY AND HAM SANDWICHES COFFEE WITH MILK ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.MUST PROVIDE CITY O CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AN D MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAY 8

2018

PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED HOLES AND OPENING ALONG THE FLOOR AND WALL BASE. MUST SEAL ANY AND ALL OPENING WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS.

APR 30

2018

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY 4 DROPPINGS (RAT) ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE SERVICE COUNTER BEHIND STORAGE RACKS. OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY 20 DROPPINGS(RAT) IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BY PAINTINGS. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREA AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION #7-38-020 ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN SHELVING BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

Critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED HOLES AND OPENING ALONG THE FLOOR AND WALL BASE. MUST SEAL ANY AND ALL OPENING WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOOSE FROM THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO STABILIZE SINK.

JAN 5

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE MINI REFRIGERATOR BEHIND THE COUNTER IN THE FRONT PREP TO REMOVE HEAVY FROST BUILDUP FROM THE FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE COB-WEBS AND DUST BUILDUP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE PRODUCE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBO IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE FOOD AND LIQUID BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP FROM THE CEILING VENT IN THE EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER BATHROOM AND SECURE THE FAN VENT COVER TO THE CEILING.

APR 22

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

UNFINISHED WOOD SHELVES UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER ARE POROUS,NOT CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL OR PAINT SHELVES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT SEALED TO CABINET BASE WATER SEEPING FROM NOT SEALED AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF BLACK SMALL COOLER AND AT WHITE SMALL FREEZER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

EXCESS GRIMES INSIDE THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.EXCESS SPIDER WEBS ON SHELVES,UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER,ON WATER PIPES,SIDE OF EQUIPMENTS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE WAS OBSERVED UNDER THE EXPOSED HAN SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING/BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN PLASTIC COVING AT EAST-SOUTH CORNER IN BY THE WINDOW NEED TO BE REPLACED,AND NOT SEALED COVING NEED TO BE SEALED IN PREP AREA.DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA WHICH IS USED FOR STORAGE,NEED TO SWEEP AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL OPEN CEILING METAL AT SOUTH-WEST AREA ABOVE THE FRONT DOOR.

Minor Facility Condition

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

BURNED LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO BURNED/MELTED LIGHT SHIELD COVER AT SAME AREA NEED TO REPLACE.

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 →

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