WHALE FISH & CHICKEN.

Chicago Health Dept

5650 W DIVISION ST · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2026); 3 critical violations across the last 12 months.

12 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Jul 2026 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
VIOLATIONS
66
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 1
2026
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 23
2026
FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND PAPERTOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AT CORNER UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE EAST SIDE DRY STORAGE AREA AND APPROX 15 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE WATER HEATERS IN THE REAR NEXT TO THE WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

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

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

Minor Other
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN: PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOMS),INTERIOR SURFACES OF DEP FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER GRILLS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS ALSO,INTERIOR STORAGE SHELFS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISHWASHING AREA, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT BUILDUP.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2615623 DATED: 04/11/2025 #37---3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS. #47---4-202.16: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER ON SHELVING UNIT IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. #47---4-101.11(B, C, D, E): **C** Characteristics- Materials for Construction and Repair OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS (CHEESE) BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY USING FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. 54 5-501.115: **C** Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures OBSERVED GREASE IN SURROUNDING AREA OF OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. #55---6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter OBSERVED UNUSED/BROKEN EQUIPMENT BEHIND THE DISPLAY COOLER NEAR THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. #55---6-201.16: **C** Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE AND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #57---2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON DUTY WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 6-30-2026. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (04/11/2025) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW. TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B), CITATION ISSUED.

APR 11
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations
Minor Food Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING; A BOX OF CHICKEN AND A BOX OF FISH THAWING AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THAW PROPERLY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNIT IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS (CHEESE) BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY USING FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GREASE IN SURROUNDING AREA OF OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED/BROKEN EQUIPMENT BEHIND THE DISPLAY COOLER NEAR THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND IN THE DRY STRORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE AND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHTBULB OUT AT THE OVERHEAD HOOD AT THE GRILL/FRYER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON DUTY WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation
COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMOKING ON SITE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; SMELLED CIGARETTE SMOKE WITH EVIDENCE OF A CIGARETTE BUTT IN THE TRASH CAN. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE SMOKING IN PROHIBITED AREAS TO ADHERE TO THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-015.

OCT 11
2024
PASS 5 violations
Minor Facility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER MISSING FROM THE FOLLOWING COLD-HOLDING UNITS: FRONT REACH-IN COOLER, 2-DOOR UPRIGHT CHICKEN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED INDIVIDUALLY-PACKAGED COLESLAW CONTAINERS IN THE FRONT REACH-IN COOLER TO BE MISSING ADEQUATE FOOD IDENTITY LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS THAT INCLUDE THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED, THE LIST OF INGREDIENTS, THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACUTURER, AND OTHER STANDARDS OF IDENTITY AS REQUIRED BY THE LAW AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SINGLE-USE STYROFOAM CUP USED AS SCOOP IN SEVERAL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SINGLE-USE CUPS AND REPLACE WITH MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF VEGETABLE SHREDDER EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOIL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FLOOR-MOUNTED DRAIN GRATE NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR AREA TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED AND CLOGGED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. NO EVIDENCE OF DRAIN CLOGGING OR BACKUP OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR-MOUNTED DRAIN GRATE AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING FIXTURES EASILY-CLEANABLE.

OCT 4
2024
FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS NOT PROVIDED AT REAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS MISSING FROM HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND RESTROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS OR OTHER APPROVED MEANS OF DRYING HANDS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. THE PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA WITH DAMAGED P-TRAP AND OBSTRUCTED BY SUPPLIES, INACCESSIBLE FOR USE BY EMPLOYEES. THE FACILITY HAS A FUNCTIONAL HANDWASHING SINK ON THE WALL DIRECTLY BEHIND THE NON-FUNCTIONAL HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK P-TRAP AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SINK FUNCTIONAL WITH WATER SUPPLY AND AVAILABLE FOR USE BY FOOD EMPLOYEES FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Facility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER MISSING FROM THE FOLLOWING COLD-HOLDING UNITS: FRONT REACH-IN COOLER, 2-DOOR UPRIGHT CHICKEN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS' FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN THEM AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED INDIVIDUALLY-PACKAGED COLESLAW CONTAINERS IN THE FRONT REACH-IN COOLER TO BE MISSING ADEQUATE FOOD IDENTITY LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS THAT INCLUDE THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED, THE LIST OF INGREDIENTS, THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACUTURER, AND OTHER STANDARDS OF IDENTITY AS REQUIRED BY THE LAW AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SINGLE-USE STYROFOAM CUP USED AS SCOOP IN SEVERAL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SINGLE-USE CUPS AND REPLACE WITH MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF VEGETABLE SHREDDER EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOIL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FLOOR-MOUNTED DRAIN GRATE NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR AREA TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED AND CLOGGED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. NO EVIDENCE OF DRAIN CLOGGING OR BACKUP OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR-MOUNTED DRAIN GRATE AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING FIXTURES EASILY-CLEANABLE.

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SEP 5
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED ONE LARGE LIVE ROACH IN HINGE OF TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA.CORRECTED ON SITE LARGE ROACH WAS KILLED AND REMOVED BY EMPLOYEE BEFORE END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

AUG 17
2023
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 16
2023
FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2579366 ON 8/1/23 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED OVER 4 LIVE COCKROACHES INSIDE HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.

AUG 14
2023
FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, GREASE TRAP, INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2579366 ON 8/1/23 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED OVER 12 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE REAR HANDSINK, WALLS, FRONT COUNTER AREA, AND AROUND THE DISH WASHING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.

AUG 9
2023
FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT CLEAN, WATER STAINED, DEBRIS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, GREASE TRAP, INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS ESPECIALLY AROUND WATER PIPES GOING INTO THE WALL.

Critical Pest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2579366 ON 8/1/23 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED OVER 10 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR, WALLS AND ON EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND AROUND THE DISH WASHING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 1
2023
FAIL 16 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 5 LIVE ROACHES SCATTERED THROUGH OUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Other
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

STORE ALL TO GO CONTAINERS INVERTED. ALL TO GO CONTAINERS NEED TO BE PROTECTED FROM DIRT AND DUST.

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

OBSERVED SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA MADE OF UNSEALED WOOD. FOUND RUSTY METAL SHELVES INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND INSIDE THE BEVERAGE AIR UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL WOOD SHELVES, AND REPAINT/REFINISH THE METAL SHELVING TO REMOVE RUST.

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

OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

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

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT CLEAN, WATER STAINED, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID BROKEN AND LID NOT TIGHTLY FITTING CAUSING LOTS OF FLIES IN DUMPSTER AREA. MUST REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLEAR LIQUID POOLING ON FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Critical Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON FAN IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

DEC 19
2022
PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS IN THE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS, CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS, AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA MADE OF UNSEALED WOOD. FOUND RUSTY METAL SHELVES INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND INSIDE THE BEVERAGE AIR UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL WOOD SHELVES, AND REPAINT/REFINISH THE METAL SHELVING TO REMOVE RUST.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE GASKETS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR TURBO AIR UPRIGHT COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MULTIPLE BURNED OUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE DISH AND PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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