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Ghareeb Nawaz: health inspection history

2364 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

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Address
2364 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Facility type
Restaurant
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Latest result
Pass on Apr 2, 2025
License number
2873087
Latest inspection
Apr 2, 2025 (Complaint)
Records shown
9 inspections, Feb 2, 2023 to Apr 2, 2025

Across these 9 inspection records, results were: 4 × Pass; 3 × Fail; 2 × Pass w/ Conditions. 77 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

Apr 2, 2025 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING OR ENSURE ALL ITEMS ARE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
  • 43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE SCOOPS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN DRY STORAGE BINS AND IN ICE BIN TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE BINS OR WITH ICE IN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL IN USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS OR ICE.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS, BURNT RICE, AND SCRAPS OF FOOD IN THE BOTTOM CATCH TRAY OF THE OVEN NEXT TO HAND SINK IN REAR OF PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED THE COLD WATER HANDLE OF THE MOP SINK SNAPPED OFF AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COLD WATER IS STILL AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN BOTH HANDLES IN GOOD REPAIR.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED SINGLE DOOR PREP COOLER OUTSIDE THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND UNPLUGGED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM FACILITY IF NOT NEEDED OR IN USE.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THREE (3) OF FIVE (5) LIGHTS NOT FUNCTIONAL IN THE EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHTS IN GOOD REPAIR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA.

Jun 21, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
  • 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS WASHROOM.

Jun 17, 2024 Complaint

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  • 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. LENTILS 53.3F, CHILLI CHICKEN 57.7F, CHICKEN CURRY 48.9F, COOKED CHICKEN ALU MAZALA 57.2F, YOGURT 50.5F, POTATOES SALAD 50.3F. CHICKEN BOTI AT 57.1F. RAW CHICHEN 49.2F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APROXIMATELY 126LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $400 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
  • 33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE OF WALK-IN COOLER AT 48.9F DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER AND MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41. OF OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. WALK-IN COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTON BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL WALK-IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINS A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. ONCE REPAIR…
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
  • 40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
  • 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
  • 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS WASHROOM.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINATIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 12, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: 6-301.14/OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: 3-302.12/ OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
  • 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: 3-304.14/ OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
  • 43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: 3-304.12/ OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT PREP ARE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-201.11/ OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-201.11/OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: 6-501.14/ OBSERVEDE HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE THE UNUSEX WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 18, 2024 Complaint

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BLOCKED BY A LARGE GARBAGE CAN, SOILED WIPING CLOTHS AND KNIVES BEING STORED INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSE ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  • 21.PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED HOT TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED A BIG CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE WITH TEMPERATURE OF 114.5F IN FRONT PREP HOT LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $80. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
  • 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED COLD TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOOD SAFETY FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED BUCKET OF SEASONING YOGURT RAITA STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURES NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER WITH TEMPERATURE OF 57.7F. NSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES AT 41.1F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS VALUE OF $70. PRIORITY…
  • 36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR HOT AND COLD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
  • 40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SERVING AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRCUTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOODS IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
  • 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
  • 43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT PREP ARE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
  • 54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE ARE NOT MAINTAINED. OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LIDS FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED SOILED MOPS HEAD AT THE UTILITY SINK. MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED UNUSED ONE DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR COOLER OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVEDE HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE THE UNUSEX WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 15, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Aug 8, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 6.PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USEInspector comment: NOTED AN EMPLOYEES OPEN BEVERAGE ON THE COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD. REVIEWED PROPER EATING AND DRINKING LOCATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: : MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LEGS UNDER THE MICROWAVE OVEN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.---WALL ABOVE THE AIR CONDITIONER AND REAR EXIT DOOR REPAIRED WITH CARDBOARD AND RAW WOOD. MUST PROPERLY SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR WALLS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND AT THE COOKS LINE COOLER.
  • 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 2-2-23 REPORT #2570624 NOT CORRECTED. #37- ALL BULK FOODS INCLUDING SPICES, NOT HELD IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.#40- ALL FOOD HANDLERS NOTED WITHOUT HATS/HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS. MUST HAVE EFFECTIVE HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOODS.#47- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR FOODS AND…

Jul 31, 2023 Complaint

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 1.PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESInspector comment: PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
  • 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
  • 3.MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGInspector comment: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE WORKING DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
  • 6.PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USEInspector comment: NOTED AN EMPLOYEES OPEN BEVERAGE ON THE COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD. REVIEWED PROPER EATING AND DRINKING LOCATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES.
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: NOTED THE REAR DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BLOCKED BY A LARGE GARBAGE CAN, SOILED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED THE HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
  • 13.FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATEDInspector comment: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS PREPARED/SEASONED YOGURT BEING STORED INSIDE A USED PLASTIC BUCKET THAT ORIGINALLY CONTAINED DISH SOAP, WITH THE CHEMICAL DISH SOAP LABELING ON THE CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. YOGURT DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
  • 15.FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTEDInspector comment: OBSERVED A CARDBOARD FLAT OF RAW EGGS, SOME CRACKED AND DRIPPING OFF THE CARDBOARD FLAT STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF A CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER FILLED WITH COOKED CHICKEN. ALSO NOTED OPEN CARDBOARD FLATS OF CRACKED RAW EGGS BEING STORED OVER AN OPEN CONTAINER OF FRESH JALAPEÑO PEPPERS INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER. REMOVED ALL AND REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION.…
  • 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS COOKED CHICKEN INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.7F. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
  • 33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: OBSERVED THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOKS LINE COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER NOTED AT 60.8F WITH COOKED CHICKEN AT 52.7F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LEGS UNDER THE MICROWAVE OVEN.
  • 54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE ALLEY OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE BAGS OF FOOD WASTE. UNABLE TO CLOSE THE LIDS OF THE CONTAINER. BAGS OF FOOD GARBAGE OVERFLOWING ONTO THE SURROUNDING GROUNDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS ON THE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.---WALL ABOVE THE AIR CONDITIONER AND REAR EXIT DOOR REPAIRED WITH CARDBOARD AND RAW WOOD. MUST PROPERLY SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR WALLS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND AT THE COOKS LINE COOLER.
  • 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 2-2-23 REPORT #2570624 NOT CORRECTED. #37- ALL BULK FOODS INCLUDING SPICES, NOT HELD IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.#40- ALL FOOD HANDLERS NOTED WITHOUT HATS/HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS. MUST HAVE EFFECTIVE HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOODS.#47- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR FOODS AND…
  • 61.SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLICInspector comment: NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM 2-2-23 REPORT #2570624 AND POSTED BY THIS INSPECTOR AT THAT TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

Feb 2, 2023 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISH AREAS WHEN FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED, DISHES BEING WASHED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
  • 15.FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTEDInspector comment: NOTED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN EGGS BEING STORED ON TOP SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER DIRECTLY OVER PREPARED, READY TO EAT COOKED VEGETABLES. MANAGER REMOVED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD STORAGE OF RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
  • 21.PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED COOKED RICE INSIDE A HOT HOLDING UNIT RANGING IN TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 91.2F TO 97.7F. REVIEWED HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR GREATER. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
  • 29.COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCPInspector comment: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 LBS YOGURT HOMEMADE ON THE PREMISES WITHOUT AN APPROVED VARIANCE. MUST OBTAIN AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM C.D.P.H. MANAGER DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
  • 32.VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODSInspector comment: NO HACCP/VARIANCE ON SITE FOR YOGURT PREPARED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: ALL BULK FOODS INCLUDING SPICES, NOT HELD IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR NOTED TORN WITH OPEN HOLES IN MESH. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SCREENED DOOR, NO HOLES OPENINGS.
  • 40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: ALL FOOD HANDLERS NOTED WITHOUT HATS/HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST HAVE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOODS.
  • 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
  • 44.UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLEDInspector comment: ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: LID OF THE BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE.----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FREEZER. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINER OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR FOODS AND SHELVING.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---PEELING PLASTIC ON METAL DRYING RACK OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MISSING AND DAMAGED/PEELING BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: RAW WOODEN PIPE MOUNTING UNDER THE PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PAINT/SEAL.----MISSING FLOOR TILES IN SOME AREAS OF THE PREP AND DISH. MUST REPLACE.
  • 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.