SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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4742 N CUMBERLAND AVE · NORWOOD PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 8, 2025 · passed with conditions

1 of 5 inspections passed, 4 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
1 passed · 4 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
20
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Jun 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 8
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED ITEMS IN REAR PREP COOLER. PERSON IN CHARGE STATES IT IS HOME PREPARED FOOD STORED HERE FOR PERSONAL USE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND ONLY STORE FOOD PURCHASED FROM LICENSED DISTRIBUTORS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 4
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

NOTED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE AND ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER VACUUM PACKAGED WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT DISCONTINUE THE VACUUM PACKAGING PROCESS UNTIL A VARIANCE AND HACCP ARE APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS OCTOPUS, SALMONS, STEAK, SHRIMP, TUNA BEEF TENDERLOIN THAT WERE VACUUM PACKAGED DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

NOTED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE AND ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE SERVICE PREP COOLER VACUUM PACKAGED WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT DISCONTINUE THE VACUUM PACKAGING PROCESS UNTIL A VARIANCE AND HACCP ARE APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.THE FOOD ITEMS THAT WAS VACUUM PACKAGED WAS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION #29.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

MAR 5
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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 THERMOMETER

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED CUPS WITH NO HANDLE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE USE FOR SCOOPING ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

JUL 5
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

4-301.16--MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL PREP/DUMP SINK FOR FOOD PREPARATION IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19--MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON ALL RESTROOM DOORS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-301.14--ELECTRIC OVEN OPERATES AT 21.6-28.7 KILOWATTS. ELECTRICAL COOKING EQUIPMENT THAT OPERATES ABOVE 11 KILOWATTS MUST HAVE A VENILATION HOOD.

JUN 27
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

MILK REACH-IN COOLER IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA OBSERVED WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60F. ALL COOLER EQUIPMENT MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLER WAS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN NEXT TO PREP TABLE TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL PREP/DUMP SINK FOR FOOD PREPARATION IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON ALL RESTROOM DOORS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR ENCLOSE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

ELECTRIC OVEN OPERATES AT 21.6-28.7 KILOWATTS. ELECTRICAL COOKING EQUIPMENT THAT OPERATES ABOVE 11 KILOWATTS MUST HAVE A VENILATION HOOD.

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