Stardust
5688 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL 60646 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 15193
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Inspections
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Mar 11, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED WASH AND RINSE CYCLE WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGES ON BAR AREA HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH GAUGE COVERS IN POOR REPAIR, OBSCURED AND DIFFICULT TO READ. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GAUCE COVERS AND MAINTAIN ALL DISH MACHINE WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGES EASILY READABLE.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED LARGE GAP GREATER THAN 1/4" BETWEEN REAR KITCHEN AREA EXTERIOR DOOR AND DOOR FRAME AND UNPROTECTED FROM ENTRY OF PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR TO ELIMINATE GAP BETWEEN DOORFRAME AND MAINTAIN OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED FROM ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED CLEAN LINEN BAGS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR KITCHEN AREA (BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CLEAN LINEN BAGS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN LINENS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET HANDLES IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS TO BE IN POOR REPAIR; HANDLES ARE LOOSE BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL LOOSE WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET HANDLES AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 3, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 26, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDER. MUST CLEAN BAR GUN HOLDER AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 16, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 29, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON-SITE AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE INSIDE DISH MACHINE ACCURATELY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CANS IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 23, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (BAR,REAR PREP, WASHROOMS).
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Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOPSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD/COVING INSIDE/AROUND WALK-IN COOLER AND MISSING COVING INSIDE HOT WATER HEATER TANK ROOM (INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM).
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOP, BROOM ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BAR AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 30, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND MUST CLEAN UNDERNEATH SHELVING AROUND BAR.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND BAR.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA (BY MOPSINK). USABLE MUST BE STORE 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 10, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DIVIDER OR SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL BEHIND FRONT BAR.----------MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR.---------MUST REPAIR LEAKY (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.---------MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 21, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOUND FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING PRODUCTION AND STORAGE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. NOTED INTERIOR SURFACES AND TUBINGS INSIDE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED BOTTOM (IN BETWEEN) OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP OR OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
FOUND NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 156701 ISSUED ON 09-01-2015). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DIVIDER OR SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL BEHIND FRONT BAR.----------MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR.---------MUST REPAIR LEAKY (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.---------MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Sep 1, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN CORNERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DRAINLINE ON BOTTOM OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK. WATER PRESSURE LOW IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 1, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE CORNERS OF THE INNER ICE MACHINE PANEL TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AT THE BAR 3-COMP SINK TO PREVENT LEAK.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 8, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES, SODA GUN HOLDING UNITS AND INNER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MAKER ALL BEHIND FRONT BAR COUNTER.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND BAR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 5, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Fail.
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Sep 1, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Ice in bin not protected during storage. Instructed to provide cover over bin.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Can opener, storage cabinets and interior ice machine panel not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor in corners and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Light covers not cleaned in prep area. Instructewd to detail clean all covers.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light not working in wardrobe room. Instructed to provide light.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessary articles stored in wardrobe room. Instructed to organize and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher.
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Not serious
Minor
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.