URBANBELLY WICKER PARK.

Chicago Health Dept

1542 N DAMEN AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

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

18 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Sep 2025 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 19

2025

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING UNDERNEATH FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM CEILING IN BASEMENT.

SEP 10

2025

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

Serious Food Temperature

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)

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN 1ST FL.WOMEN'S.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING UNDERNEATH FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM CEILING IN BASEMENT.

SEP 24

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

FEB 5

2024

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 30

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 14

2023

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BOTTLE DRINKS SOLD "TO GO" WITHOUT TRACING BACK INFORMATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAR 3

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Documentation & Training

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 19

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY ALL UTENSILS PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIVE POTTERY PLANTS STORED ABOVE FOOD UTENSILS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SEPARATED.

AUG 22

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Serious Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR TO EXIT DOUBLE DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 17

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR TO EXIT DOUBLE DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 14

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Other

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 16

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISH WASHING AREA MISSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW THIS NOTICE.

NOV 7

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

JUN 1

2017

PASS · 0 violations

APR 20

2017

PASS · 0 violations

APR 13

2017

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Food Temperature

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.

APR 5

2016

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 29

2016

FAIL 3 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

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

Critical Pest Activity

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

Critical Pest Activity

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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