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7949 S CICERO AVE, Chicago, IL 60652 · Cook County

41cited violations
0serious tier
13inspections
27tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2583158
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026210
2024130
2023150
2022330
20212130
2020150
20192110
2018100

Inspections

  1. Jul 29, 2026 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED, MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, DELI MEATS (HAM, TURKEY) AND CHOP STEAK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CITY CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AS REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES OR MORE CITATION WILL BE ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012

  2. Jul 9, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Mar 20, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      BEVERAGE NOZZLES AT BEVERAGE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SOILED AND SYRUP BUILD UP. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING AT TOP BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN CAULKING

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AT DRAIN PIPE AND INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTD TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Feb 9, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR WEATHER STRIPPING WORN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS: INSIDE THE PAPER GOOD STORAGE CADINETS AND THE COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN BETWEEN FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED ONE OF THE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HIS FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ONSITE.

  5. Aug 1, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  6. Jul 28, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION FROM 7/21/22 REPORT 2561060 NOT CORRECTED. 5-205.11: REAR HANDWASH SINK IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. INSTD TO REPAIR AND PROPERLY CONNECT TO CITY PLUMBING WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER . HANDWASH SINK IS CURRENTLY LOCATED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD. INSTD TO RE INSTALL IN SAME AREA IN PROPER LOCATION, NOT LOCATED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DUE TO POSSIBLE CONTAMINMATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY

  7. Jul 21, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      REAR HANDWASH SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, DISCONNECTED. INSTD TO REPAIR AND PROPERLY CONNECT TO CITY PLUMBING WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER. HANDWASH SINK IS CURRENTLY LOCATED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD. INSTD TO RE INSTALL IN SAME AREA IN PROPER LOCATION, NOT LOCATED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DUE TO POSSIBLE CONTAMINMATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C). PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

  8. Sep 14, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  9. Aug 31, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED CLEAN-UP EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO SOAP AT REAR PREP HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED INSTALL AND MAINTAIN FULL AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO PAPER TOWELS AT REAR PREP HANS SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FULL AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROX 20-25 RODENT DROPPING IN WASHROOM BEING USED AS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      SEE VIOLATION #60

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      SEE VIOLATION #60

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS AND WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF DEBRIS IN CORNERS AND SPLATTER TO WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      SEE VIOLATION #60

    • Not serious Core

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT #2370857 MAY 20, 2020 #39 OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVING UNITS WITH BOTTLE POP AND PAPER STORAGE SUPPLIES STORED INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM WASHROOM. #45 OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, CUPS, LIDS, STRAWS, ETC STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE. #58 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  10. May 20, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED CLEAN-UP EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVING UNITS WITH BOTTLE POP AND PAPER STORAGE SUPPLIES STORED INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM WASHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, CUPS, LIDS, STRAWS, ETC STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  11. Dec 9, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, CUPS, LIDS, STRAWS, ETC STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2261531 ON 2-5-19:: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS THAT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

  12. Feb 5, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED CLEAN-UP EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED IN USE WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE COLD HOLDING UNIT USED FOR WIPING THE TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZE OR CLEANING SOLUTION.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR EMPLOYEE WORKING THE FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS THAT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  13. Apr 6, 2018 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

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.