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9516 S Vincennes Ave, Chicago, IL 60643

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Address: 9516 S Vincennes Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
Facility type: Restaurant
Risk category: Risk 2 (Medium)
Latest result: Pass on May 7, 2026
License number: 2578263
Latest inspection: May 7, 2026 (Complaint)
Records shown: 8 inspections, Apr 21, 2022 to May 7, 2026

Across these 8 inspection records, results were: 7 × Pass; 1 × Fail. 46 violations were listed in total.

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Inspection history

May 7, 2026 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 2 (Medium)

10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: FOUND THE REAR HAND-WASHING SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: FOUND FOOD HANDLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA HANDLING FOOD AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL ENTERING/WORKING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: FOUND THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK ENCRUSTED GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FOUND FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Jan 14, 2026 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 2 (Medium)

10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AND MAINTAIN.
35.APPROVED THAWING METHODS USEDInspector comment: PACKAGES OF FROZEN MEAT SITTING IN WATER IN A COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE COOLER OR USE THE MICROWAVE. MAINTAIN SAME.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT CLEAN (WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP) AND MUST BE DETAILED CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: -STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD AND DIRT. -THE MONITORS IN THE FRONT. -THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE BUN TOASTER.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: THE FOLLOWING LEAKS MUST BE FIXED AND MAINTAINED: -LEAK UNDERNEATH THE HAND WASHING SINK. -LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE LEFT FAUCET AND AT THE PIPE UNDER THE FAR-RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (BY THE BISCUIT OVEN).
53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILET IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AROUND THE SINKS AND EQUIPMENT WITH STAINS. THE CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN THE DINING ROOMN WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS, VENTS AND…
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: CRACK IN THE WALL BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (WITH THE LEAKS) AND BROKEN/MISSING WALL TILES UNDER/AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND REPLACE/PROVIDE ALL MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: CFM ON SITE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Jul 3, 2025 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 2 (Medium)

55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND OR WALL SPLATTER. THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM WALK IN. THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA BEHIND THE WRAP MAKING STATION AND UNDER THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ACTIVITY.

Mar 17, 2025 Short Form Complaint

Result: PassRisk 2 (Medium)

47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: FILTERING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIOMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED OR ORGANIZED AND TAKEN OFF FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. WALL TILES IN POOR REPAIR AND MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FLOOR AREA IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: WALL AT DRIVE THRU WINDOW IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS AND DRIP MARKS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Jan 16, 2025 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 2 (Medium)

47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: FILTERING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIOMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED OR ORGANIZED AND TAKEN OFF FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Dec 18, 2024 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 2 (Medium)

47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: FILTERING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIOMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FLOORS THROUGHOUT BACKROOM, REAR PREP, REAR FRY AREA AND FRONT COUNTER AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED OR ORGANIZED AND TAKEN OFF FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Apr 28, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 2 (Medium)

36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN COOLING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FRYER EQUIPMENT, FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COUNTER, COOLER GASKETS AND FREEZER GASKETS. OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GRIME ON WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING, WHEELS, AND RACKS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP IN GROUT LINE BETWEEN FLOOR TILES. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL NON-MANAGERIAL EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT.

Apr 21, 2022 Complaint

Result: FailRisk 2 (Medium)

3.MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
5.PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSInspector comment: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE OR MATERIALS ON SITE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN COOLING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FRYER EQUIPMENT, FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COUNTER, COOLER GASKETS AND FREEZER GASKETS. OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GRIME ON WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING, WHEELS, AND RACKS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: OBSERVED VARIOUS DEBRIS, INCLUDING CUT SHRUBBERY IN AND AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (B) CITATION ISSUED.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP IN GROUT LINE BETWEEN FLOOR TILES. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL NON-MANAGERIAL EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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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.