Chicago Health Dept
2001 W 35TH ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).
8 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected Feb 2026.
Using Cardboard to cut dough on top, Instructed to use proper utensils to cut food on and not to use cardboard in food preparation.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED DAMP OUTSIDE OF SANTIIZER SOLUTION ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE SANITIZER SOLUTION OR MAINTAIN DRY.
OBSERVED FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO BE SLOW-DRAINING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON-SITE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW.
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: CHEESE AT 46.5 AND TOMATO SAUCE AT 46.F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 7 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $30.0 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PREP COOLER AT 50.0 F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. MUST HAVE COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (PIZZA, HAMBURGERS, FRENCH FRIES, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
INSTRUCTRED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN REAR PREP AREA.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 10/14/2022 REPORT #2565379 NOT CORRECTED. #58 FOUND NO VERIFICATION OF MANAGER'S ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLER HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (BEEF, CHEESE, CUT TOMATO, CHICKEN, SHREDDED LETTUCE, BACON RANGING FROM 45.5F-50.1F). MANAGER DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION. COLD HOLDING MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR COOKED TO ORDER BURGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU FOR ANY RAW/UNDERCOOKED ITEMS, MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM, MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/3/21, REPORT #2537737: #58: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT THE ABOVE VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PORVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR TABLE TOP AND CABINET HOT HOLDING UNITS.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM,ON LANDING LEADING TO BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/25/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP IN RIGHT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNIT UNDER PIZZA OVEN AND ON TABLE NEXT TO STOVE.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR HAND SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT,STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES ON PREMISES,HOLE AROUND PILLAR AT FRONT WINDOW,GAP AT WALL BASE IN TOILET ROOM.
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM FOR WET MOPS.
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT,LANDLORDS TOOL AREA,FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA THAT IS DARK.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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