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Baba's Famous Steak And Lemonade

7859 S STATE ST, Chicago, IL 60619 · Cook County

98cited violations
4serious tier
16inspections
80tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2578435
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026182
20253130
2024190
20222181
20213181
20205300
2018120

Inspections

  1. Mar 26, 2026 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS' TRAY OF FOOD ON PREP/TO GO TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM PREP/PACKAGING AREA FOR EATING AND DRINKING.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE SMALL REFRIGERATOR AT COOKSLINE: CATFISH FILLETS 48.9 F, CATFISH NUGGETS 45.9 F, POLISH 45.1 F, HOTDOGS 44.1 F, FETA CHEESE 44.1 F, MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. AMBIENT AIT RECORDED AT 50 F. INFORMED PIC ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE CUT CORD OF REFRIGERATOR TO DISCARD. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED YELLOW WIPING CLOTHS ON VARIOUS PREP TABLES/CUTTING BOARDS AND SURFACES AT COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING BUCKETS WITH APPROPRIATE SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF SURFACES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP STAINS AND CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED LARGE HOLE IN WALL IN WOMENS WASHROOM IN HANDICAP STALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER IN WOMENS HANDICAP WASHROOM STALL AND IN SOUTHEAST STORAGE ROOM. NOTED LARGE UNUSED ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM FACILITY. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO ENSURE PROPER CLEANING OF FLOORS AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMOKING INSIDE FACILITY. NOTED "SOUR CREAM" CONTAINER IN MENS WASHROOM WITH CIGARETTE BUTT AND ASHES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCONTINUE SMOKING INSIDE FACILITY DUE TO DIRECT VIOLATION OF THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020 (C)

  2. Jun 12, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Jun 5, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2618254 ON 5-29-25:54-OBSERVED FRONT TWO LIDS MISSING ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIDS AND MAINTAIN. OUTSIDE DUMPSTER SHALL BE COVERED WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

  4. May 29, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTE MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HAND WASING SINK TO PREVENT SPLASH CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED HANDLE OF DISPENSING UTENSILS INSIDE SUGAR IN BULK CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANDLE ABOVE SUGAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED FRONT TWO LIDS MISSING ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIDS AND MAINTAIN. OUTSIDE DUMPSTER SHALL BE COVERED WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT LOBBY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENITLATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Apr 1, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOF, DOOR HAS A GAP UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS AND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE PREP/STORAGE AREAS WITH FOOD/DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, TAPED UP AND LEAKING AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE THE FAUCET. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES, VENTS AND WALLS IN THE WAITING AND FOOD PREP AREAS WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP AND FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH A CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

  6. Jun 27, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING, PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOPS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS. MUST REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND /OR GREASE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED ONE MALE EMPLOYEE WITH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  7. Jun 16, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HOT WATER IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AT 92.3F AND 94.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HOT WATER MUST BE AT MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER RESTORED HOT WATER DURING INSPECTION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD(DICED ONIONS, BELL PEPPERS) AND COOKED CHICKEN TENDERS NOT DATED IN WALK-IN COOLER. REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED, WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. ALL FOODS DISCARDED AND DENATURED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SUGAR/SPICES NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 40-50 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVING COUNTER. MANAGER ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE SOME OF THE DROPPING, HOWEVER MORE CLEANING AND SANITIZING IS NEEDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE PREPARING/COOKING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. EMPLOYEE PUT ON HAT DURING INSPECTION.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINER USED AS A DISPENSING UTENSIL IN BULK CONTAINERS OF TZATIKI SAUCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES STORED ABOVE FOOD. MANAGER REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED ONLY ONE WORKING SINK STOPPER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS TO FILL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING, PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOPS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS. MUST REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND /OR GREASE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAK UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN DINE IN AREA SEVERELY STAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSEVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED ONE MALE EMPLOYEE WITH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  8. Aug 20, 2021 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR SCREENED EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD SURFACES MUST BE NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING, PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOPS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS. MUST REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND /OR GREASE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      WASHROOM FIXTURES NEED CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND PREP STATIONS TO REMOVE FOOD AND JUICE SPLATTER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

  9. Jul 28, 2021 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

      OBSERVED THE COOK HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH HIS BARE HANDS: OBSERVED COOK PREPARING/ ADDING CONDIMENTS ON TO A CUSTOMERS HAMBURGER SUCH AS TOMATOES AND LETTUCE WITH HIS BARE HAND. INSTRUCTED MANGER THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR SCREENED EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD SURFACES MUST BE NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING, PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOPS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS. MUST REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND /OR GREASE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      WASHROOM FIXTURES NEED CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND PREP STATIONS TO REMOVE FOOD AND JUICE SPLATTER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

  10. Feb 4, 2021 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR SCREENED EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES (PERSON IN CHARGE AND CASHIER) NOT PROPERLY WEARING FACE COVERINGS WHILE ON PREMISES ENGAGING WITH EACH OTHER AND HANDLING FOOD. OBSERVED FACE COVERING HANGING BELOW THEIR CHINS. MUST PROPERLY MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. FACE COVERING WERE PULLED UP OVER THEIR MOUTH AND NOSE DURING INSPECTION. #7-28-060. CITATION ISSUED.

  11. Dec 1, 2020 Recent Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR SCREENED EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-202.16 OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      OBSERVED AT LEAST TWO EMPLOYEES (PERSON IN CHARGE AND FRYER COOK) NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS WHILE ON PREMISES ENGAGING WITH EACH OTHER AND HANDLING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. FACE COVERING WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. #7-28-060. CITATION ISSUED.

  12. Nov 27, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR SCREENED EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-202.16 OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT DATED 1ST ON 8/13/20 AND AGAIN ON 11/19/2020: (57) 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PERSON IN CHARGE ENROLLED TWO ON-SITE FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD SAFETY TRAINING DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION ON SITE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  13. Nov 19, 2020 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (RAW CHICKEN) DURING INSPECTION. PRESENTED SERVSAFE CERT WITH 2016 EXAM DATE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD(SLICED TOMATOES AND SHREDDED LETTUCE) NOT DATED IN WALK-IN COOLER. REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED, WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 25 RODENT DROPPINGS NOTED DURING INSPECTION. RODENT DROPPINGS WERE PRESENT PREP AREA UNDER USED FRYER OIL CONTAINER, PREP TABLES AND POT STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR SCREENED EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-202.16 OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      6-501.18 OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      REFER TO VIOLATION #60

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      REFER TO VIOLATION #60

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      REFER TO VIOLATION #60

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2386034 ON 8/13/20. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (53) 5-501.17 : OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES. (55) 6-501.11 : OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. (57) 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  14. Aug 21, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD(SLICED TOMATOES, DELI MEAT,ETC) NOT DATED IN WALK-IN COOLER. REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED, WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  15. Aug 13, 2020 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD(SLICED TOMATOES, DELI MEAT,ETC) NOT DATED IN WALK-IN COOLER. REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG CORNERS NEAR BULK FISH MIX CONTAINERS, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY ROOM, OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER, DISHWASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD SURFACES MUST BE NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED POP CRATES USED FOR SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  16. Feb 1, 2018 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      REMOVE DISPOSABLE CUP AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS.

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.