SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

THE GREEN.

BEAT. 44/100

2131 N ELSTON AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 24, 2025 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 7 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Aug 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 24
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED CHEMICAL CLEANING SOLUTION IN WORKING CONTAINER WITHOUT COMMON NAME LABELED. Working containers used for storing POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS such as cleaners and SANITIZERS taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 20
2025
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 11
2025
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-15-2024, REPORT #2597501. #54-5-501.115/ NOTED SHARED ENCLOSED REFUSE AREA WITH LARGE BOXES AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS. FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED IS A SOURCE FOR PEST HARBOAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 15
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. 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.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11/ NOTED ICE BIN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-903.11/ NOTED DISHWARE THROUGHOUT KITCHEN STORED RIGHTSIDE UP. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

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

4-501.12/NOTED CUTTING BOARDS AT DELI COOLER AND PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15/NOTED LOOSE HOT WATER HANDLE AT DUMP SINK TO THE LEFT OF KITCHEN HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.115/ NOTED SHARED ENCLOSED REFUSE AREA WITH LARGE BOXES AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCUSS MAINTENANCE WITH BUILDING OWNER. FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED IS A SOURCE FOR PEST HARBOAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11/ NOTED MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON DOOR AT GUEST RESTROOOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 6-201.11/ NOTED VENTS IN ALL BATHROOMS (GUEST AND EMPLOYEE) WITH ACCUMUALTED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.114/ NOTED CLUTTER ON THE FLOORS, IN BETWEEN DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS AND ICE MACHINE, AND IN FOOD "OVERFLOW"/ LIQUOR CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS. ELEVATE ANY KEPT ITEMS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13/NOTED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13/ NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAININGN AND MUST MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.

JUL 1
2024
FAILED
17 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. 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.

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

NOTED 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

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED ICE BIN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD CHEESE SAUCE AND BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 103.6 F - 106.5 F. APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS VALUED $25 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD CHEESE SAUCE AT 64.9 F STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS VALUED $25 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO WORKING METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED TCS FOODS. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

NOTED DISHWARE THROUGHOUT KITCHEN STORED RIGHTSIDE UP. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

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

NOTED CUTTING BOARDS AT DELI COOLER AND PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LOOSE HOT WATER HANDLE AT DUMP SINK TO THE LEFT OF KITCHEN HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED SHARED ENCLOSED REFUSE AREA WITH LARGE BOXES AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCUSS MAINTENANCE WITH BUILDING OWNER. FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED IS A SOURCE FOR PEST HARBOAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON DOOR AT GUEST RESTROOOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED VENTS IN ALL BATHROOMS (GUEST AND EMPLOYEE) WITH ACCUMUALTED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER ON THE FLOORS, IN BETWEEN DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS AND ICE MACHINE, AND IN FOOD "OVERFLOW"/ LIQUOR CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS. ELEVATE ANY KEPT ITEMS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAININGN AND MUST MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2586826 CONDUCTED ON 12/13/2023: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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DEC 13
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

AUG 25
2022
PASSED
0 violations

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