Chicago Health Dept
3847 S MORGAN ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026).
13 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Mar 2026.
Bulk food container (salt) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
Toilet room is next to dish washing area, door is propped open, instructed to keep closed.
Storing employees foods mixed with customer's food in walk-in cooler. Instructed to separate.
OBSERVED SEVERAL UNWRAPPED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWEL ROLLS STORED ON SHELF IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWEL ROLLS AND MAINTAIN SINGLE-SERVICE/SINGLE-USE ARTICLES OUTSIDE OF PROHIBITED AREAS, SUCH AS TOILET ROOMS.
OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR (CAP MISSING), BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE UTILITY SINK BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CAP AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARD.
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE XOLD GOLD UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: SLICED TOMATOES 45.6F, CORNED BEEF 48.7F, AND PASTRAMI 47.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (HOT DOGS, BEEF SANDWICHES, FRENCH FRIES, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING PROVISION AT HANDSINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PIC IN CHARGE THAT HANDWASHING PROVISION MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE FEMALE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASH ROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
OBSERVED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK- IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF FOOD STORED ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELF IN THE DISH AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONATINERS.
OBSERVED THE TOLIET IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM TO HAVE A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
Observed excessive grease build up on lower interior of 2 fryers in front prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM CONTACT SURFACES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA, MOP CLOSET IN REAR, OUTSIDE SHED, AND IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENT IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM.
MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AND TOILET ROOM IN REAR.
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES FROM PREMISES. ORGANIZE ITEMS INSIDE OUTSIDE SHED, AND ORGANIZE ITEMS IN MOP CLOSET.
MEAT SLICER NEEDS CLEANING AT HOT LINE AREA AND STEAMER NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICULATES.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICULATES.
CLUTTER NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE REMOVED.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET
MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER FROM CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA AND KITCHEN/PREP AREA AT END OF FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND COUNTER TOPS OF DUST BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION FOR STAFF WASHROOM AT REAR. PROVIDE ADEQUATE AIR GAP AT DRAIN OF REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.
MUST REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS AND LITTER THROUGHOUT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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