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Halal Burger

6234 N CALIFORNIA AVE, Chicago, IL 60659 · Cook County

75cited violations
0serious tier
17inspections
69tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2652368
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026120
2025360
2024130
20233110
2022130
20214220
20203220
2019160

Inspections

  1. Jul 9, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE HOT WATER TANK ROOM.MUST CLEAN.

  2. Jul 15, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Jul 8, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2614975 DATED ON 04/02/25 NOT CORRECTED-#49 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND #55 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER BOTH ABOVE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

  4. Apr 2, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

  5. Oct 15, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      LABEL FOOD BOTTLE/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE.

  6. Nov 20, 2023 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN THE WAREWASHING AND TOILET AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Sep 28, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP STATIONS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN THE WAREWASHING AND TOILET AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN.

  8. May 1, 2023 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST STORE INVERTED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN.GARBAGE SPILLAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020B.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DUMPSTER COMPANY REMOVED OVERFLOWING GARBAGE BY THE END OF INSPECTION.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

  9. Jun 15, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UTILITY CLOSET IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE UTILITY CLOSET AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS.

  10. Oct 4, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  11. Sep 24, 2021 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED CHEESE AT 52F, BEEF BACON AT 50F, SHREDDED LETTUCE AT 53F, RANCH DRESSING AT 53F, AND GYRO SAUCE AT 50F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ADD A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F INSIDE OF THE UNIT. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 10 LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND FLYING AROUND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, GRILLS AND STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST ADJUST THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT IT CLOSES.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2484696 ON 2/9/21 NOT CORRECTED: 49 - OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55 -OBSERVED DUSTY VENT ON CEILING IN BATHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

  12. Feb 9, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13- OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      5-402.12-OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FRONT OF GREASE TRAP LOCATED OUTSIDE IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11-OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12-OBSERVED DUSTY VENT ON CEILING IN BATHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Feb 1, 2021 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE WITH FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED DUCT TAPE BEING USED AS A DOOR HANDLE ON REFRIGERATOR AND ALSO OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON FREEZER. MUST REPAIR AND INSTALL FRIDGE HANDLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FRONT OF GREASE TRAP LOCATED OUTSIDE IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUSTY VENT ON CEILING IN BATHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALLERGEN TRAINING IS INCOMPLETE. MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-2-2020, REPORT #2401946. #35-NOTED RAW CHICKEN IN WATER INSIDE THE PREP SINK THAWING. MANAGER STATED THAT THE CHICKEN WAS THAWING. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE DIFFERENT THAWING METHODS OF FOOD:- EITHER UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. PRODUCT TEMPERATURE WAS ADEQUATE AT THE TIME. #47-NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE AT DOOR OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. #53-NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN #53-NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  14. Oct 2, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      NOTED RAW CHICKEN IN WATER INSIDE THE PREP SINK THAWING. MANAGER STATED THAT THE CHICKEN WAS THAWING. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE DIFFERENT THAWING METHODS OF FOOD:- EITHER UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. PRODUCT TEMPERATURE WAS ADEQUATE AT THE TIME.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CAN CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE AT DOOR OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      NOTED ICE BUILD UP ON REFRIGERATION UNIT SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE REAR WITH DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING STOVE AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE REAR.

  15. Mar 26, 2020 Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      4-501.11-OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      5-501.115- OBSERVED THAT OUTSIDE TRASH CONTAINER AND GREASE CONTAINER ARE DIRTY AND AREA AROUND COVERED WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11- OBSERVED DIRTY AND STAINED CEILING TILES OVER DRY STORAGE RACK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

  16. Mar 6, 2020 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH CHICKEN WINGS 52 F, CHICKEN BREAST 51F , EGGS 12 PCS 50F ,BEEF HOTDOGS 50.5, BEEF TURKEY 50.5 , SLICED TOMATOES 51F .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. (PRIORITY 7-38-005) CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF BACON)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 50.5F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED,FAX OR EMAIL TO CDPH. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS (CHICKEN NUGGETS, CHICKEN TENDERS) TO BE STORED IN FREEZER WITH OUT PROPER FOOD COVERAGE . MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THAT INTERIOR SEVERAL COOLING UNITS ARE DIRTY AND COVERED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED THAT OUTSIDE TRASH CONTAINER AND GREASE CONTAINER ARE DIRTY AND AREA AROUND COVERED WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRTY AND STAINED CEILING TILES OVER DRY STORAGE RACK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

  17. Apr 22, 2019 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL FOOD CONGTAINERS AND SPICES MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME ON THE CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING CHOPPING BOARD,PREP TABLES. MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      LEAKING ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO STOP THE LEAK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOOR THROUGOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. WALLS BY THE 3 COMPT SINK WITH FOOD SPLASHED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FILTERS ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.