Kismet Table
2142 N HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60614 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2753926
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 30 | 4 |
| 2025 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Inspections
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Sep 23, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET FIXTURE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH CHIPPING PAINT. MUST REPLASTER WALL AND MAINTAI
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Severity not stated
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
NO ACCESS TO A UTILITY SERVICE SINK. PREVIOUS SINK IS LOCATED IN AN INACCESSIBLE AREA UNDER CONSTRUCTION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITHIN THE FACILITY.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 16, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOES NOT HAVE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR POSTED WHILE SERVING MENU ITEMS (SALADS, SANDWICHES, EGGS, ETC). INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICAT MUST REMAIN POSTED WITH CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE PREPARED, COOKING, AND SERVING DURING OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
Corrected on site
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. COS
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Serious
Priority
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOOD (RAW EGGS) DIRECTLY ABOVE READY TO EAT LEAFY VEGETALBLES IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE RAW FOOD OF ANIMAL ORIGIN BELOW READY TO EAT TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Serious
Priority
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT FOODS, COOKED YELLOW RICE, PREPACKAGED ROASTED POTATOES WITH MEAT KABOBS, AND TABOULEH SALAD HELD INSIDE OF 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. READY TO EAT FOODS MUST HAVE A DATE MARKING SYSTEM HELD FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS LABEL ON CHEESE AND BROCCOLI SALAD AND FOR ROASTED CARROT AND PISTACHIO DIP. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN FOOD ITEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4" OPENING IN CORNER OF BACK EXIT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET FIXTURE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH CHIPPING PAINT. MUST REPLASTER WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLERS FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
5-203.13--- NO ACCESS TO A UTILITY SERVICE SINK. PREVIOUS SINK IS LOCATED IN AN INACCESSIBLE AREA UNDER CONSTRUCTION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITHIN THE FACILITY. 4-301.16 6-201.11--- NOTED RAW WODDEN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.-----MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.----ALL NEEDED ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED, ORGANIZED AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS TO SWEEP, MOP AND MONITOR.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REPORT #2638756 6/18/2026. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 18, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
: 5-203.13--- NO ACCESS TO A UTILITY SERVICE SINK. PREVIOUS SINK IS LOCATED IN AN INACCESSIBLE AREA UNDER CONSTRUCTION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITHIN THE FACILITY. 4-301.16--- NOTED THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK BEING USED AS A PREP/SLOP SINK AND WASHING/RINSING DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
: 6-201.11--- NOTED RAW WODDEN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.-----MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.----ALL NEEDED ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED, ORGANIZED AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS TO SWEEP, MOP AND MONITOR.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 10, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED N THE REAR KITCHEN IS LOCATED BEHIND THE KITCHEN DOOR BEING CONSTANTLY BLOCKED BY THE OPEN DOOR, A LAUNDRY BASKET AND HANGING CLOTHES. ALSO NOTED THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK BEING USED AS A PREP/SLOP SINK AND WASHING/RINSING DISHES AT THE SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DOOR BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR KITCHEN, REMOVE ALL ITEMS BLOCKING THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DISH RACK AND ALL CLEAN, DRYING DISHES FROM THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT THAT SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Serious
Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
TWO DISH MACHINES ON SITE NOT OPERATIONAL/NOT BEING USED. BOTH MACHINES TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED/OPERATIONAL AND INSPECTED BY C.D.P.H BY WRITTEN REQUEST. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED A 1/2 CASE OF RAW EGGS ON METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE REAR KITCHEN BEING STORED WITH EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BAGS AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 66.2F. REVIEWED COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS FOR TCS FOODS. ALL EGGS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN, BASEMENT AND HALLWAY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO ACCESS TO A UTILITY SERVICE SINK. PREVIOUS SINK IS LOCATED IN AN INACCESSIBLE AREA UNDER CONSTRUCTION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITHIN THE FACILITY.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK BEING USED AS A PREP/SLOP SINK AND WASHING/RINSING DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED RAW WODDEN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.-----MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.----ALL NEED ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED, ORGANIZED AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS TO SWEEP, MOP AND MONITOR.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE THEIR PERSONAL BELONGING IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-30-25 REPORT #2626301. #37-3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D)--NO LABEL ON RETAIL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS IN REFRIGERATOR SUCH AS MEATBALLS, MARINARA, PORK RAGU, EMPANADAS, PORK RAGU. MUST PROVIDE A LABEL WITH ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION. IE:BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, LIST OF INGREDIENTS INCLUDING ANY ALLERGENS.#57-: 2-102.13--OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 30, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D)--NO LABEL ON RETAIL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS IN REFRIGERATOR SUCH AS MEATBALLS, MARINARA, PORK RAGU, EMPANADAS, PORK RAGU. MUST PROVIDE A LABEL WITH ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13--OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 23, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NO LABEL ON RETAIL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS IN REFRIGERATOR SUCH AS MEATBALLS, MARINARA, PORK RAGU, EMPANADAS, PORK RAGU. MUST PROVIDE A LABEL WITH ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 27, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CARAMELIZED GROUND BEEF WITH CARAMELIZED ROOT VEGETABLE, ONIOS AND MAKING SALADS ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED AND BROKEN CEILING TILES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TILES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 21, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING,INSIDE SAID SINK WAS STORED MULTI USE UTENSILS: DIRTY CONTAINERS CONTAINERS WITH SOAPS. SCISSORS,GLASSES ETC. HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE USED ONLY FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION :7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDWASHING AT FRONT PREP AREA NO SIGNACE IS POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT SAID SINK
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 15, 2020 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
REMOVE RESIDENTIAL WAREWASHING MACHINES FROM THE PREMISES
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NEED TO REMOVE EXTRA FAUCET FROM ABOVE THE HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR DISHROOM.MUST CAP THE PLUMBING. ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW IS NEEDED AT MOP SINK
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
LID IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE AT WEST WASHROOM.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BRICK WALL IN BASEMENT CRUMBLE,PEELING PAINT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.