SEP 19
2025
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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URBANBELLY WICKER PARK.
YOUR CALL. 51/100
1542 N DAMEN AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 19, 2025 · passed
10 of 18 inspections passed, 3 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 15 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
10 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
55
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Mar 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING UNDERNEATH FRYERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM CEILING IN BASEMENT.
SEP 102025FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 10
2025
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED A COFFEE PREP STATION AREA WITH A PORTABLE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DINING ROOM. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER PLUMBED TO CITY PLUMBING, SOAP & TOWELS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT ALL HAND SINKS AND 3-COMPONENT SINK WATER TEMPERATURES WERE RANGING FROM 75.2°F-78.1°F.HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED AT THE SINKS MENTIONED ABOVE AT 1:55 P.M.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO WATER LINE CONNECTION & DISCHARGE DRAIN FOR WATER AT COFFEE MACHINE. OBSERVED WATER COMING FROM A 5 5-GALLON JUG WITH A HOSE AND DRAINING LINES INTO 2X 5-GALLON JUGS UNDERNEATH THE COUNTER. MUST CONNECT TO CITY PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN 1ST FL.WOMEN'S.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING UNDERNEATH FRYERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM CEILING IN BASEMENT.
SEP 242024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 24
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE SOILED CEILING TILES AND THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
JAN 302024PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 30
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED 2-DOOR COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. NO TCS FOODS WERE FOUND IN THE COOLER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE COOLER WAS TAGGED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005; NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED RACKS.
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MAR 142023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 14
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED LOCATED ON MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BOTTLE DRINKS SOLD "TO GO" WITHOUT TRACING BACK INFORMATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 32022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 3
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
OCT 192020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 19
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY ALL UTENSILS PROPERLY.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
LIVE POTTERY PLANTS STORED ABOVE FOOD UTENSILS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SEPARATED.
AUG 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. PIC PROVIDED SOAP AT MY REQUEST. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL THE HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. COS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR TO EXIT DOUBLE DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES NEXT TO WALK-IN BEER COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR TO EXIT DOUBLE DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES NEXT TO WALK-IN BEER COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 142018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 14
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION #60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED: #58 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW THIS NOTICE, WHICH WAS ON REPORT #2184638 DATED 7-16-18. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
JUL 162018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 16
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CITY CODE FOR CLEAN UP OF BIOHAZARD SPILLS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISH WASHING AREA MISSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW THIS NOTICE.
NOV 72017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 7
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE BROWN ACCUMULATION UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT AND REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP FROM THE FAN VENT COVER AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATION DOOR IN BETWEEN THE WOK'S TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
APR 132017FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 13
2017
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN: OBSERVED GREASE POOLING ON THE GROUND BELOW THE GREASE RECEPTACLE AND HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE LID AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE AND THE GROUND SURFACE BELOW--MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 292016FAILED3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 29
2016
FAILED
3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN ON FLOOR AT FRONT PREP/ KITCHEN / SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. CRITICAL VIOLATION;7-38-030
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OUTER OPENING NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOF.A 1/4" TO 1" OPENING BETWEEN MAIN FRONT DOOR AND SIDE /REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTIANED.GREASE ON CEMENT FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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