Chicago Health Dept
5485 N NORTHWEST HWY · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2025).
18 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2025.
OBSERVED ICE BUCKETS HANGING OFF OF EXPOSED PIPES IN BASEMENT NEXT TO ICE MACHINE USED FOR CONSUMPTION. DO NOT HANG ICE BUCKETS FROM CEILING PIPES AND STORE BUCKETS SO THAT CONAMINANTS CAN NOT FALL INTO BUCKET.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE FROM 12:50PM-1:20PM WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING . MUST PROVIDE.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (PREP,BAR, WASHROOMS)
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.
NOTED FOOD EMPLOYEE USING SMALL CUP WITHOUT HANDLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LADLE/SPOONS FOR PROPER SCOOPING OF FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE PREP COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND TOWEL LINERS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE KITCHEN.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (FAR LEFT).
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY QUARTER INCH GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND FRAME ON SIDE DOOR LOCATED NEXT TO STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A TIGHTLY SEALED DOOR IN ORDER TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
OBSERVED SOFT DRINK DISPENSER BAGS SET UP UNDERNEATH SEWAGE LINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE OR COVER IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM SEWAGE LINE.
OBSERVED ONE CUTTING BOARD IN FOOD PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN 2ND FLOOR WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED THAT HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT PROPERLY MARKED
OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF STEW , ) WITH NO PROPER DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005
OBSERVED THAT PREMISE SERVES COOK TO ORDER AND UNDER COOKED FOOD. (STEAK AND EGGS) ALSO NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
FOOD STORED IN WALK IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY COVERED
EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYER WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER (ONE OUT OF TWO DEEP FRYER) WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THAT FANS GRILLS RUSTED AND DETACHED ON CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE SMALL UPSTAIRS WALK IN COOLER . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS TURKEY AT 47.0F,10 LBS; BEEF BRISKET AT 47.7F,10 LBS; AND HAMBURGER AT 47.7F, 12 LBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40.0F OR LOWER DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $190.00, TOTAL 32 LBS.
ALL CLEAN POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS,TRAYS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
LID OF THE ONE OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT,IS NOT IN GOOD REPAIR WITH RUST AND DENTED ON TOP OF THE LID AND INTERIOR PANEL IS LOOSE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID AND MAINTAIN.
EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYER WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER (ONE OUT OF TWO DEEP FRYER) WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER, BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT,BEHIND THE BAR 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BETWEEN THE COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
CEILING VENT COVER IN THE LADIES WASHROOM, FIRST FLOOR AND MEN'S WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE WEST SIDE OF THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. AND HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.
Instructed facility to label all prepared foods and to maintain.
Observed the lid of the kitchen grease trap to have a hole in the top causing water to seep out. Instructed facility to repair/replace and maintain so grease trap does not leak. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
Instructed facility to label all prepared foods and to maintain.
Observed single service portion cups and containers used as food scoops in the reach in coolers. Instructed facility to use only multiuse articles and to maintain.
Observed the exhaust hood and filters to have grease and dust accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK WASTE WASTE PIPE UNDER THE SINK NOT CONNECTED,UNABLE TO WASH HANDS DUE TO WATER DRAINS ON FLOOR IN PREP / DISH ROOM AREA.THREE COMPARTMENT SINK EXTREMELY SLOWLY DRAINING,AND WASTE WATER BACKS UP FROM PIPES OF THE GREASE TRAP.PLUMBER CALLED AT 12pm.ARRIVED AT 12:30pm ABLE TO REPAIR SINK BY 1:30pm CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
OBSERVED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS INSIDE THE FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.
NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF SILVER REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. NO WATER LINE PROVIDE AT POP GUN HOLDERS AT MAIN BAR AT EAST SIDE AND AT BAR AT SECOND FLOOR.MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN OBSERVED THE COOK USING A BROKEN/CHIPPED CONTAINER TO STORE FOOD(PEAS),INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER CONTAINERS.
GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS AND OVEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER .MEAT SLICER WITH GREASE,DUST AND ALSO ELECTRICAL CORDS,PHONE CHARGER AND PHONE STORE ON TOP THE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS, ALSO DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE BAR AT SECOND FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, PARTIAL CARPET AT BAR,DINING AREA AT SECOND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR:BROKEN,ALSO HEAVILY STAINS WITH GRIMES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH FLOOR TILES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.CARPET AT STAIRCASE FROM FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR MUST BE SHAMPOOED GRIME ON IT.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR (RIPPED, LOOSE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID DOOR GASKET.
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER AT DOOR CORNERS/HINDGES, SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION AND PREP AREA SHLEVES LOWER SIDE (DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS AT BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT BOTH BARS.
METAL STEM THEROMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1360348 DATED ON 08/19/13-#33 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF SODA GUN HOLDER WITH SOME BUILD UP BEHIND BARS, #34 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN AND FLOORS BEHIND BARS (1ST/2ND FLR) AND #35 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND KITCHEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION. ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION.
NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS AT BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT BOTH BARS.
METAL STEM THEROMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT METAL RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER .
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (1ST FLR/BSMT).---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF SODA GUN HOLDER WITH SOME BUILD-UP BEHIND BARS (1ST/2ND FLR).--------NOTED DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION AT STORAGE/DISH RACKS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN AND FLOORS BEHIND BARS (1ST/2ND FLR).
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND KITCHEN.
LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (1ST FLR) OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULB.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER (1ST FLR) AND IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed.
Cooler shelving racks need cleaning.
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/repaired.
Bsmt., storage shelving had exposed raw wood, shall be repair/sealed.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), storage shelving in bsmt, 2nd floor cabinet shelving, storage shelving 1st floor need cleaning, non food contact surfaces of ice machine need cleaning.
floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt., storage areas, 2nd floor storage areas need detailed cleaning(corners).
Peeling paint/plaster in men's bathroom shall be repair, walls, ceiling in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning, light shields in bathrooms need cleaning.
Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, coolers, and bathrooms need cleaning.
VIOLATION #32 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
VIOLATION #34 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
MUST READJUST BOTH SELF CLOSING DEVICE OF THE 2 WASHROOMS DOOR ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 156494 DATED 6/1/09. #32- OBSERVED ICE BINS NOT PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BUILT IN COLD PLATE UNDER THE ICE BIN AND PROVIDE LID /COVER FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR IST AND 2ND FLOOR BAR.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42 090
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE 3 COMPT SINK.
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER DOOR AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE COOKING STOVES WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR IN THE REAR STORAGE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
FILTER BY THE HOOD VERY GREASY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
MUST READJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOMS ON THE IST FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. VENT.FAN COVER IN MEN'S WASHROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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