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2512 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

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Address
2512 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Facility type
Restaurant
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Latest result
Pass on Sep 8, 2026
License number
2590201
Latest inspection
Sep 8, 2026 (Canvass Re-Inspection)
Records shown
10 inspections, Nov 3, 2021 to Sep 8, 2026

Across these 10 inspection records, results were: 5 × Pass; 3 × Fail; 2 × Pass w/ Conditions. 32 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

Sep 8, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Sep 1, 2026 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
  • 33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: OBSERVED 2-DOOR COOLER UNDERNEATH THE MICROWAVE AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA (NO TCS FOODS INSIDE SAID COOLER) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID COOLER TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.…
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Nov 18, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Nov 14, 2025 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 3.MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES' HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
  • 8.HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDInspector comment: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY A FOOD HANDLER. OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER TALKING ON CELL PHONE. SHE THEN PUT ON PLASTIC GLOVES AND HANDLED BREAD TO MAKE A SANDWICH FOR A CUSTOMER WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. (PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
  • 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY-TO-EAT FOODS, SUCH AS 3LBS. SLICED TOMATO-45.1F ON TOPSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0°F OR BELOW.APPX. 3LBS. $10.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SHAKERS, SQUEEZE BOTTLES).
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ALONG DOOR GASKETS OF WALK IN FREEZER, UNDERSIDE OF REAR PREP TABLES CREVICES, CRAWLING ON TOPSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER AMONGS CLUTTER, ON UPPER WALL SHELVING UNIT OF RECEIVER, ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH REAR PREP TABLE AMONGST FOOD DEBRIS AND CLUTTER, ON FLOOR UNDER COLD HOLDING UNIT ON SERVING LINE AND SEVERAL DEAD ON FLOOR…
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO MEAT SLICER OR REMOVE MEAT SLICER TO ANOTHER LOCATION.
  • 46.GLOVES USED PROPERLYInspector comment: IMPROPER USAGE OF GLOVES BY A FOOD HANDLER.(COS)
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES, COUNTERS, STORAGE CABINETS, HOT & COLD HOLDING LINE AND UNITS, PREP COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
  • 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM TOILET ROOM FIXTURES.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES, GAPS AND CREVICES AROUND DOOR TRIMS AND WALLS, MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH COLD & HOT HOLDING UNITS.GAP BETWEEN WALL BASE AND FLOOR IN DINING AREA.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE MASSIVE CLUTTER FROM ON TOP OF WALK IN FREEZER,TOILET ROOM ,REAR STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED FROM PREMISES.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  • 64.MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERSInspector comment: OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE FOR KID'S MEAL OBSERVED CHOCOLATE MILK AT 140 CALORIES MUST BE 130 CALORIES OR LESS.

Nov 22, 2024 Complaint

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 1.PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESInspector comment: PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.
  • 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES CHICKEN, HAM,ETC,)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.

Jan 23, 2024 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED SODA MACHINE DUSTY. MUST CLEAN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FOUND CLUTTER INSIDE THE RESTROOM; OLD OVENS. MUST REMOVE.

Jun 26, 2023 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
  • 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYES ON PREMISES.

Jun 29, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: 2-101.11 NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (SOUP AND SUB SANDWICHES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Jun 22, 2022 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (SOUP AT 150.4F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
  • 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2537675 ON 11/3/21 NOT CORRECTED: 51 - DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 57 - OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES. 58 - NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL…

Nov 3, 2021 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  • 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

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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.