White Castle System, Inc.

Chicago Health Dept

3901 W MADISON ST · WEST GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

21 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2022.

Last inspected Apr 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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LAST INSPECTED

APR 2022

Inspection history

APR 20

2022

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS AND BEVERAGE MACHINE DRAIN IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL DRAINS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER THE EQUIPMENT ON THE COUNTERS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AS NEEDED.

Minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE DEEP FRYER OPENINGS AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AS A PREVENTIVE METHOD FOR CONTROLING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR AT THE WALL LEFT OF THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

JAN 11

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK ON FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR SWEEP ON EAST LOBBY DOOR.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,SHELVING UNITS,SODA MACHINES,GRILLS,COUNTER TOPS,WHEEL BASES,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,MOP SINK BASIN.WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER PALLETS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID FOR TOILET ROOMS

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES & LOOSE WALL BASES IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED WALL BASES NEAR HOT WATER TANK

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER.

JAN 7

2021

FAIL 14 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY CASHIER WHO IS ALSO THE FOOD HANDLERS/COOK.OBSERVED MALE AND FEMALE EMPLOYEES HAVING ON PLASTIC GLOVES ON AND RINING THE REGISTER,,HANDLING MONEY AND CREDIT CARDS THEN MAKING FOOD WITH SAME GLOVES PLACING READY TO EAT FOODS INTO CARDBOARD BOXES AND SO ON WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.ALSO.OBSERVED THEM REMOVING GLOVES AND PUMPING SANITIZER INTO HANDS AND THEN PUTTING ON GLOVES AFTER THE SAME PROCEDURE.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION/TASK.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURE AT REAR PREP AREA SINK AT 73.9F,STAFF TOILET ROOM AT 50.0F AND CUSTOMERS AT 49.3F.MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 100.0F FOR HAND WASHING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK ON FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF APPX. 20LBS. FULLY COOKED SLOPPY JOE AT 59.3F-60.1F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.20LBS. $43.(COS)(7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR SWEEP ON EAST LOBBY DOOR.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 8-10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND TOILET ROOMS.APPX. 30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN LOWER CABINET AT SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/7/2021.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Employee Hygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CHANGING GLOVES BUT NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER DIFFERENT TASK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,SHELVING UNITS,SODA MACHINES,GRILLS,COUNTER TOPS,WHEEL BASES,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,MOP SINK BASIN.WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER PALLETS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID FOR TOILET ROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES & LOOSE WALL BASES IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED WALL BASES NEAR HOT WATER TANK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER.

JUN 25

2020

PASS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES AND TABLETOP EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER WALK-IN FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

NOV 19

2019

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

: OBSERVED THE SMALL PREP COOLER DOOR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR GASKET AROUND THE DOOR AND/OR HINGES ON THE DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(B) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FREEZER AND COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. INCLUDING THE WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE COUNTER TOPS AND PREP STATIONS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGH THE PREP & DISH WASHING AREA, WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND OUTSIDE STORAGE SHED NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.

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SEP 4

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

**PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

**PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, ALSO MUST PROVIDE SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE SMALL PREP COOLER DOOR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR GASKET AROUND THE DOOR AND/OR HINGES ON THE DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FREEZER AND COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. INCLUDING THE WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE COUNTER TOPS AND PREP STATIONS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 1 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGH THE PREP & DISH WASHING AREA, WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND OUTSIDE STORAGE SHED NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.

JUL 18

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS HAMBURGER,CHICKEN AND FISH,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS

SEP 19

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING AT THE DRIVE THRU TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND DEBRIS IN THE FRONT PREP AND THE REAR DISHWASHING AREAS AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Pest Activity

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED A FEW DAMAGED, MISSING AND LOOSE WALL COVING TILES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST PROBLEMS. NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED A FEW PLUMBING ISSUES WHICH NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED: LEAKY LINE UNDER THE FRONT ICE BIN, AT THE REAR ICE MACHINE AND IN THE TOILET ROOM AT THE WATER LINE TO THE TOILET.

JAN 29

2014

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 4

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN SOME STORAGE SHELVES,DEEP FRYERS,EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,REACH IN FREEZER. CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALONG THE WALLS,CORNERS AND UNDER ALL THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS DIRT BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA HAS DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM HAS WATER DRIPPING FROM THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR OR REPLCE THE FAUCET.

AUG 6

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN SOME STORAGE SHELVES,DEEP FRYERS,EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,REACH IN FREEZER. CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALONG THE WALLS,CORNERS AND UNDER ALL THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS DIRT BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA HAS DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM HAS WATER DRIPPING FROM THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR OR REPLCE THE FAUCET.

AUG 5

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND THE LARGE STANDING ICE MACHINE HAS BLACK SUBSTANCE AND LIME BUILDUP INSIDE THE UNIT. ICE MACHINE IS NOW TAGGED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A). WHEN THE ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED FAX A LETTER TO THE DEPT.OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND AN INSPECTOR WILL RETURN. FAX#312 746-4240.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN SOME STORAGE SHELVES,DEEP FRYERS,EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,REACH IN FREEZER. CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALONG THE WALLS,CORNERS AND UNDER ALL THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS DIRT BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA HAS DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM HAS WATER DRIPPING FROM THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR OR REPLCE THE FAUCET.

APR 4

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN SOME STORAGE SHELVES,DEEP FRYERS,EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,REACH IN FREEZER, SOFT SERVE MACHINE. CLEAN THE TOP SIDES FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALONG THE WALLS,CORNERS AND UNDER ALL THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS DIRT BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

VIOLATION CORRECTED.

MAR 28

2013

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED AND GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTERS.SOURCE OF FOOD FOR THE RODENTS. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP THE AREA AND KEEP THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS COVERED SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN SOME STORAGE SHELVES,DEEP FRYERS,EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,REACH IN FREEZER. CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALONG THE WALLS,CORNERS AND UNDER ALL THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS DIRT BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN ALL THE CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT HAS DUST BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA HAS DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM THE WATER PRESSURE IS LOW AND WATER COMES OUT VERY SLOWLY AT THE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED IN INCREASE TO WATER PRESSURE.

DEC 21

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT, FRYERS ECT. HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IT IS CRACKED IN HALF. LOCATED BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE URINAL IN THE MEN TOILET ROOM THE WATER GOES DOWN VERY SLOWLY AND MAY OVER FLOW REPAIR OR REPLACE IT. NOTE:- THE MEN ROOM IS NOT USED HAS A OUT OF ORDER SIGN ON THE DOOR.

AUG 24

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE CABINETS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALONG THE WALLS,CORNERS AND UNDER ALL THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS DIRT BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN ALL THE CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT HAS DUST BUILDUP.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE WATER GOES DOWN VERY SLOWLY AND MAY OVER FLOW AT THE URINAL IN THE MEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.

MAY 7

2012

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 7

2012

FAIL 0 violations

JUL 26

2011

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 9

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN SOME STORAGE SHELVES,DEEP FRYERS,EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,REACH IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN WOMEN'S AND VESTIBULE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

MAY 20

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF SMALL BREAKFAST PREP COOLER AT 47.4 F. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS FOR COOLERS AT THIS TIME.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40 OR BELOW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PRECOOKED SAUSAGE AT 50.9 F- 51.0 F, RAW EGGS AT 47.3 F-47.6 F,PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED AND DENATURED .NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG AVAILABLE TO VIEW.APPX 16 LBS. $124.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN SOME STORAGE SHELVES,DEEP FRYERS,EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,REACH IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN WOMEN'S AND VESTIBULE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-09-06. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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