SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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6024-6026 N BROADWAY AVE · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 6, 2026 · passed

9 of 16 inspections passed, 4 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 14 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
9 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
44
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jan 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 6
2026
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 26
2026
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN WINGS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE PILING UP OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS SO THAT THE LIDS COULD NOT BE CLOSED AND EXCESSIVE GARBAGE FOUND ON THE GROUND AND ON TOP OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE GARBAGE DOES NOT OVERFLOW OVER THE LIDS OF THE DUMPSTERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FEB 7
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP AT THE DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK WHILE THE SINK WAS SET TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REFILLED EMPTY DISPENSER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER/SHELVING BETWEEN PREPPED FRIES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED A DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 15
2024
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

UPPER SODA DISPENSER ON THE AUTOMATIC SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR CABINET SHELVING ON THE LEFT SIDE UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH LIQUID SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

VERY SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN FROM THE CASHIER. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE NOTED DIRTY WITH DEBRIS.----FLOORS BEHIND THE DINING ROOM SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

SEP 5
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

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MAR 22
2023
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 14
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

APR 13
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

DOOR OF THE ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY/STICKY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

JUN 22
2021
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 24
2020
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 19
2020
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11-OBSERVED NO DISINFECTANT SANITIZER AGAINST NOROVIRUS, EMPTY SPRAY BOTTLE, EYE PROTECTION AND DISPOSABLE APRON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL NECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE PROVIDED ACCORDING TO POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E)-OBSERVED MINOR MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12-OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON FOOD ITEM CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11-OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/11/2020, INSPECTION REPORT #2373598. #38-OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 11 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 4 FRUIT FLIES AT REGISTER AREA, 3 FRUIT FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA AND 4 FRUIT FLIES IN MAIN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY. 7-42-090.

JUN 11
2020
FAILED
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN WINGS). CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11-OBSERVED NO DISINFECTANT SANITIZER AGAINST NOROVIRUS, EMPTY SPRAY BOTTLE, EYE PROTECTION AND DISPOSABLE APRON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL NECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE PROVIDED ACCORDING TO POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E)-OBSERVED MINOR MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12-OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON FOOD ITEM CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7 FRUIT FLIES AT REGISTER AREA, 5 FRUIT FLIES IN OFFICE, 20 FRUIT FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA AND 8 FRUIT FLIES IN MAIN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A).

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11-OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 8
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11-OBSERVED NO DISINFECTANT SANITIZER AGAINST NOROVIRUS, EMPTY SPRAY BOTTLE, EYE PROTECTION AND DISPOSABLE APRON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL NECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE PROVIDED ACCORDING TO POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E)-OBSERVED MINOR MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12-OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON FOOD ITEM CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11-OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 27
2020
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO DISINFECTANT SANITIZER AGAINST NOROVIRUS, EMPTY SPRAY BOTTLE, EYE PROTECTION AND DISPOSABLE APRON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL NECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE PROVIDED ACCORDING TO POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED MINOR MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON FOOD ITEM CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 FRUIT FLIES ON POTATO BOXES AND ON STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON WALLS NEAR STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR AND BY REAR DOOR. MUST CLEAN AND ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A).

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD.(HANDLES CHICKEN) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED (STARCH, ETC.). MUST LABEL.

JAN 12
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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