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Griddle 24: health inspection history

334 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60654

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Address
334 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
Facility type
Restaurant
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Latest result
Pass on Aug 3, 2026
License number
2432253
Latest inspection
Aug 3, 2026 (Complaint Re-Inspection)
Records shown
14 inspections, Jan 19, 2021 to Aug 3, 2026

Across these 14 inspection records, results were: 6 × Pass; 4 × Fail; 3 × Pass w/ Conditions; 1 × No Entry. 67 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

Aug 3, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Jul 29, 2026 Complaint

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA MADE INACESSIBLE BY 2 BUCKETS BEING PLACED IN WASHBASIN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN AN OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE MANNER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
  • 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF PINK AND BLACK SLIME IN INTERIOR ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  • 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE DRAWER COOLER LOCATED UNDER GRILL ON COOK LINE: DELI MEAT AT 46.5F, BEEF AT 50.9F, AND BEEF AT 51.9F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPRROXIMATELY 5LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $50. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  • 33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: OBSERVED DRAWER COOLER UNDERNEATH GRILL CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS DELI MEAT AND BEEF MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 51.2F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE COOLER AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
  • 36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  • 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, GRIME, AND DIRT UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ON COOK LINE AND THROUGHOUT DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Apr 2, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Mar 26, 2026 Complaint

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF PINK AND BLACK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  • 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS STORED AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER: LARGE PAN OF RICE AT 55.9F, LARGE PAN OF RICE AT 49.3F, AND LARGE PAN OF RICE AT 57.2F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDE APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $100. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  • 36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: OBSERVED 2 BROKEN THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLER LOCATED UNDERNEATH WAFFLE IRON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITON.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE NEAR ICE MACHINE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPEMENT ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 7, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-101.19: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON MILK CRATES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: 5-205.15: OBSERVED FAUCET AT SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: 2-102.13: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WITH NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

Mar 31, 2025 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED HAND DRYING PROVISIONS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
  • 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD(RAW CRACKED EGGS NOT IN SHELL) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.7F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $50 WEIGHING 10 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
  • 25.CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODInspector comment: OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON SPECIALS MENU IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS, OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON SPECIALS MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND OBSERVED NO REMINDER STATEMENT ON SPECIALS MENU.…
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND OBSERVE FOOD ITEMS STORED ON MILK CRATES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE OF SANITIZER COMPARTMENT LEAKING AND OBSERVED FAUCET AT SANITIZER COMPARTMENT LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND LAEKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
  • 54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: OBSERVED GREASE EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS UNDERNEATH WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OPENINGS IN WALLS UNDERNEATH WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED BUILDUP IN FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES WITH NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

Jun 17, 2024 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES: LIQUID RAW EGGS AT 51.5F IN THE MAIN LINE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, RAW BEEF AT 46.7F IN THE SMALL GRILL DRAWER COOLER, MASHED POTATOES AT 45.7F IN THE MAIN KITCHEN LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD TCS FOOD ITEMS OUT OF TEMPERATURE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS AT TIME OF…
  • 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED DAMP WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON FOOD PREP SURFACES/ON HANDWASHING SINK SPLASH GUARDS IN-BETWEEN USES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE USED WIPING CLOTHS IN APPROVED SANITIZER SOLUTION OR MAINTAIN DRY WHEN USED FOR WIPING SPILLS.
  • 45.SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES IN BOXES STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED EMPTY EGG CARTONS AND ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT ALONG THE MAIN COOK LINE (SMALL STOVE, GRIDDLE). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EGG CARTONS AND ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED OVEN RACKS IN THE REAR AREA SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 17, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Mar 28, 2023 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER MEASURED AT 75F IN THE EMPLOYEE BASEMENT RESTROOM. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE WATER OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. EMPLOYEE REPAIRED HANDSINK AND IS NOW MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLAITON 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.
  • 15.FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTEDInspector comment: OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED ON TOP SHELF ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. DISCUSSED THAT READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE PLACED ON TOP SHELF ABOVE RAW EGGS. EMPLOYEE REORGANIZED WALK-IN COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
  • 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: TEMPERATURE OF RAW EGGS STORED IN COOLER LOCATED ON WIRE RACK (NEAR COOKLINE HAND SINK) IS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. RAW EGGS TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 50.4F. APPROXIMATELY 3 POUNDS OF EGGS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $50 WAS DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
  • 33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: COOLER LOCATED ON WIRE RACK (NEAR COOKLINE HAND SINK AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MEASURED ABOVE 50.F. ALL TCS FOODS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED. REFER TO VIOLATION #22. COOLER WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. ONCE UNIT HAS BEEN REPAIRED PROPERLY OR REPLACED AND MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. FACILITY MUST CONTACT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO HAVE AN INSPECTOR MAKE A SITE. COOLER IS NOW…
  • 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP SURFACES. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.

Feb 8, 2022 Complaint

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED FLY PAPER HUNG ABOVE BOX OF ONIONS IN BASEMENT AND CARDBOARD BOXES CONTAINING DRY GOODS STORED ON FLOOR NEAR LIQUOR ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE FLYPAPER AWAY FROM FOOD AND ELEVATE BOXES AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO UTILITY TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA AND URINAL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT ABLE TO BE FLUSHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  • 54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SOME DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER IN FENCED OFF DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  • 64.MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERSInspector comment: OBSERVED NO LIST OF WHICH EMPLOYEES ARE VACCINATED AND WHICH ARE TESTING FOR COVID-19. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Dec 13, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MISSING AT HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE.
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: FOUND CARDBOARD BOXES CONTAINING FOOD (POTATOES, WHOLE FRUIT) STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST ELEVATE BOXES OFF THE FLOOR.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED A BROWN RESIDUE BUILD UP ON THE DISHMACHINE TRAYS THAT HOLD THE DISHES IN PLACE INSIDE OF THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TRAYS OR REPLACE.
  • 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FOUND A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.

Oct 6, 2021 Complaint

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 3.MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGInspector comment: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MISSING AT HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE.
  • 21.PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: HOT TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE; FOUND A CONTAINER OF COOKED SAUSAGES IN THE COOKS LINE AREA ON THE GRIDDLE AT 76F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HOT HOLDING FOODS MUST BE AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  • 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP AREA. FOUND 4 LARGE CONTAINERS OF COOKED POTATOES TIGHTLY COVERED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER RANGING FROM 51F TO 56F. FOUND COOKED SAUSAGES AND CORNED BEEF HASH IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AT 45 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION…
  • 25.CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODInspector comment: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE MENU CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS (MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT). INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS,…
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: NOTED A LARGE (APPROXIMATELY 12 FT BY 12 FT) OPENING IN THE SOUTH FACING FRONT WALL OF THE BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR WALL TO PREVENT ENTRY OF INSECTS AND OTHER CONTAMINATION.
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: FOUND CARDBOARD BOXES CONTAINING FOOD (POTATOES, WHOLE FRUIT) STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST ELEVATE BOXES OFF THE FLOOR.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED A BROWN RESIDUE BUILD UP ON THE DISHMACHINE TRAYS THAT HOLD THE DISHES IN PLACE INSIDE OF THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TRAYS OR REPLACE.
  • 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FOUND A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.
  • 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: FOUND A MAJORITY OF THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO BE EXPIRED FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Mar 4, 2021 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
  • 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST DETAIL CLEAN CUTTING BLADE ON MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMP SINK, AND REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET ON SAID SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST SEAL THE HOLE IN THE WALL AROUND THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Jan 19, 2021 Non-Inspection

Result: No EntryRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

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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.