AUG 13
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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YOUR CALL. 67/100
3720 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 13, 2025 · passed
9 of 15 inspections passed, 2 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
9 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
62
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Sep 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED AT LEAST 2 EMPLOYEES IN FOOD HANDLING AREAS TO BE WORKING WITHOUT ADEQUATE OR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING AND HANDLING FOOD.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED THREE EMPLOYEES WORKING IN KITCHEN TO BE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDELER TRAINING, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
JAN 132025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 13
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP INSIDE DRAIN FLOOR INSIDE WASHROOMS AND UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 192024FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 19
2024
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS IE: CHICKEN AT 164.1F WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. REVIEWED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED UPPER ICE SHOOT AND ICE FOR CONSUMPTION SURFACES INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS INSIDE THE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
ALL EMPLOYEES WITH FACIAL HAIR MUST WEAR BEARD GUARDS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
SPRAYER NOZZLE WHERE SODA IS DISPENSE NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 3-7-23 REPORT #2572154 NOT CORRECTED. #55- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 72023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 7
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AT THE REAR.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2561183 DATED 7-22-2022 NOT CORRECTED:- OBSERVED NO STATEREQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THEIR ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AND KEEP RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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JUL 272022PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
JUL 27
2022
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED TWO BAGS OF CLEAN, BLUE WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE FLOOR AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN WIPING CLOTHS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION PROPERLY.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED A DEEP FRYER SCOOP STORED UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD ON A BROKEN-DOWN CARDBOARD BOX. INSTRUCTED TO STORE COOKING UTENSILS PROPERLY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, ALL OF THE DEEP FRYING UNITS HAVE SEVERELY BUILT UP GREASE BEHIND THE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILT ON THE INDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE AT THE REAR OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE STORAGE AREA, WHICH IS SHARED WITH OTHER ESTABLISHMENTS STORAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL GARBAGE RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO STATE-REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THEIR ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AND KEEP RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 222022PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 22
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS NOT ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) WAS PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED TWO BAGS OF CLEAN, BLUE WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE FLOOR AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN WIPING CLOTHS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION PROPERLY.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED A DEEP FRYER SCOOP STORED UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD ON A BROKEN-DOWN CARDBOARD BOX. INSTRUCTED TO STORE COOKING UTENSILS PROPERLY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, ALL OF THE DEEP FRYING UNITS HAVE SEVERELY BUILT UP GREASE BEHIND THE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE STORAGE AREA, WHICH IS SHARED WITH OTHER ESTABLISHMENTS STORAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL GARBAGE RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILT ON THE INDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE AT THE REAR OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
BSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO STATE-REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR MANAGERS.
APR 282021FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 28
2021
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER 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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NOTED INSIDE GREASE STORAGE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER, ON TOP OF CONTAINER AND EXTENDING TO THE EXTERIOR OF PREMISE TO THE WALKWAY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BY THE INSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND UNDERNEATH WITH GREASE AND DIRT AT THE REAR.
FEB 22021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 2
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BY THE INSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND UNDERNEATH WITH GREASE AND DIRT AT THE REAR.
MAY 282019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT POSSES A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PERSONS IN CHARGE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTIONS MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AT 175.5F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED POSTED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT VERIFIABLE SUCH AS SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES THAT THE HEALTH POLICY WAS READ AND UNDERSTOOD. MUST VERIFY DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED COOKED FRESH CUT FRIES AND PREPARED RANCH DIP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. FOUND WITH A PREPARED DATE ONLY OF 5-27. REVIEWED ALL TCS PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AND EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED IMPROPERLY THAWING FROZEN CORN ON THE COB AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON A PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO THAW FROZEN FOODS UNDER REFRIGERATION OR COLD RUNNING WATER.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
ALL COOKS/FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
CLEAN STORED METAL MIXING BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SOME AREAS OF THE INTERIOR ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE INVERTED AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2222587 ON 9-19-18. #57-NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISES FROM INSPECTION #2222587 ON 9-19-18. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 192018PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 19
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-102.12 NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE FCS FOODS ARE HANDLE CHICKEN WINGS,DRESSING,ETC; AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN TCS FOODS ARE HANDLED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED - CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER REPORTED ON SITE AT 3:58pm, AFTER RECEIVING CALL FROM EMPLOYEE.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.11 NO SOAP PROVIDED AT MEN'S HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WASHROOM.OBSERVED CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE USING THE WASHROOM.HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLY OF HAND CLEANING LIQUID OR POWDER. AFTER MY REQUEST,EMPLOYEE PROVIDED LIQUID SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN QUESTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED - COS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14(B) WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE. -
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE, MUST PROVIDE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE
SEP 222017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 22
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND SINKS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN.(CONSTRUCTION DUST BUILD UP) MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES(DUST FROM CONSTRUCTION). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND EXHAUST VENTS NOT OPERATIONAL AT RESTROOMS. MUST REPAIR.
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