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1950 W 87th St, Chicago, IL 60620 · Auburn Gresham · Restaurant · High risk
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53/100

Troubled record — failed 3 of 7 inspections for employee hygiene, pest activity

Inspections
7
4 passed
Last Inspected
2025-10-30
Pass Rate
57%
3 failures
Score
53/100
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Passed most recent inspection (2025-10-30)
Failed 3 inspections (2025, 2025, 2024)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 2 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 22×
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Other serious
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Documentation & Training critical
2025-10-30 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER LOOSE IN REAR PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH OR REPLACE TO AVOID AIR ESCAPING FROM UNIT.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

2025-05-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2025-02-28 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH STORAGE RACK TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN/PITTED CUTTING BOARDS

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP MOPS AND BROOMS.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2612543 2/21/25 NOT CORRECTED- #37- 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) : OBSERVED BOTTLED JUICE ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER INFO THAT IS MADE IN HOUSE(NAME,INGREDIENTS,ADRESS,PHONE NUMBER) MUST PR...

2025-02-21 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH STORAGE RACK TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN/PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP MOPS AND BROOMS .

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2593078 4/19/24 NOT CORRECTED- #36-4-204.112(B) : MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.#37- 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) : OBSERVED BOTTLED JUICE ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER INFO THAT I...

2024-04-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 14
minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) : MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) : OBSERVED BOTTLED JUICE ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER INFO THAT IS MADE IN HOUSE(NAME,INGREDIENTS,ADRESS,PHONE NUMBER) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,FOOD BINS)

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

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

4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES,RUBBER MAT ON ROLLING CART,FRYER CABINETS,INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 : MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND ICE MACHINE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11 : OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION WORKING IN STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-301.14 : MUST PLACE DOUBLE OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 : MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA

2024-04-12 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 19
critical Documentation & Training

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

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

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU OF RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BOTTLED JUICE ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER INFO THAT IS MADE IN HOUSE(NAME,INGREDIENTS,ADRESS,PHONE NUMBER) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,FOOD BINS)

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD OR REMOVE BOTH DISH STORAGE RACKS ON BOTH SIDES OF MOPSINK TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES,RUBBER MAT ON ROLLING CART,FRYER CABINETS,INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION WORKING IN STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL) & DOUBLE OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2584866 11/8/23 NOT CORRECTED #53-6-501.19 : OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#56- 6-304.11 : OBSERVED NO VENTILATION INSIDE THE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUS...

2023-11-08 Pass License
2
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO VENTILATION INSIDE THE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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