MAR 2
2026
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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YOUR CALL. 51/100
1536 E 75TH ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 2, 2026 · passed
4 of 7 inspections passed, 3 failed. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
4 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Mar 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C)// NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE IN COMPARTMENT UNDER COOKS LINE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13// OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13(C)//OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING ANND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.
FEB 232026FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 23
2026
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED TOP INTERIOR SURFACE AND GUARD ON REAR ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD-UP OF PINK AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOGBOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON DRYING RACKS WITH DEEP STAINS AND CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE IN COMPARTMENT UNDER COOKS LINE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING ANND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.
APR 92025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 9
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
LOWER SURFACE OF THE COOLERS/FREEZERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT). INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
FEB 282024PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 28
2024
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED A FEMALE IN THE PREP AREAS AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL WORKERS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE DUST PAN WITH THICK FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE DUST PAN. MAINTAIN SAME.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND LITTER AROUND THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL THE FLOOR DRAINS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED THE MALE FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT HE MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO MET AND PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME.
FEB 212024FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 21
2024
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES AT THE MIDDLE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, 60 SMALL LIVE FLIES AT THE DISH WASHING AREA, 40 BY THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE REAR AND 20 BY THE MIDDLE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL LIVE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED A FEMALE IN THE PREP AREAS AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL WORKERS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE DUST PAN WITH THICK FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE DUST PAN. MAINTAIN SAME.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND LITTER AROUND THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL THE FLOOR DRAINS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED THE MALE FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT HE MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO MET AND PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME.
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APR 52023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 5
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION AND HOT HOLDING UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.113 OBSERVED NO HOOKING DEVICE FOR PROPERLY STORING WET MOPS, BROOMS, AND DUST PANS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HOOKING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.113 OBSERVED NO HOOKING DEVICE FOR PROPERLY STORING WET MOPS, BROOMS, AND DUST PANS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HOOKING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 282023FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 28
2023
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. THE INTENT OF THE ICE MACHINE IS TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION AND HOT HOLDING UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6-10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE, DURING INSPECTION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION SYSTEM AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE INTERIOR OF THE DISPLAY COLD HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT SERVICE/ FOOD PREP ARE, AND ON THE FLOOR AND ON THE TABLE CLOSEST TO THE WINDOW IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION7-38-020(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED NO HOOKING DEVICE FOR PROPERLY STORING WET MOPS, BROOMS, AND DUST PANS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HOOKING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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