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Mcdonald's

2609 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, IL 60623 · Cook County

78cited violations
3serious tier
33inspections
21tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1332913
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026110
2024110
2023140
2022120
2021130
2020130
2019131
2018290
2017130
2016130
2015130
2014130
2013150
2012100
201112221
20106131

Inspections

  1. Jul 6, 2026 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 100 PPM. DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

  2. Dec 26, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED A TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A NEW CAN WITH LID IN THE FIRST STALL.

  3. Dec 18, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INTERIOR CABINET UNDERNEATH FROZEN SLUSH MACHINE AND INTERIOR OF WHIP CREAM BEVERAGE COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, SYRUP SPILLS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      METAL TUBE ATTTACHED TO FAUCET OF REAR HANDWASH SINK AND COMING IN CONTACT WITH HANDS DURING ENTIRE PROCESS OF HANDWASHING. INSTD TO REMOVE TUBE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASH SINK

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MISSING COVERS ON RECEPTACLES IN FEMALE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN

  4. Dec 30, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF ICE COFFEE MACHINE AND SOFT SERVE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, COLD HOLD UNITS, AND SHELVING/TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  5. May 25, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET ON FRENCH FRY COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED DRIED LIQUID RESIDUE ON THE EXTERIOR OF BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED RESIDUE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALONG WALLS, CORNERS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.

  6. Sep 21, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      FOUND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR CONTACT PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PANEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENTER CAP ON FAUCET OF MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Jun 12, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES (SLICED TOMATOES 55.4 DEGREES F, BLACK BEAN & CORN SALSA 56.4 DEGREE F) ON THE PREP/SERVING LINE IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING IS 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. APPROX 4 LBS FOOD AND $25 FOOD VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED POTS , PANS, AND BURGER TRAYS FOR THE HOT HOLDING WELLS BEING STORED INCORRECTLY. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL DISHES MUST BE STORED INVERTED TO ENSURE PROPER AIR DRYING

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ENCASED IN THE CORNERS ALONG THE BASBOARDS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA/KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Oct 25, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY TOILET IN HANDICAP STALL IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DRIVE THRU & MC CAFE AREA.MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM UNDER SOAP DISPENSERS,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TRIMS IN STALLS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOMS

  9. Oct 18, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRAT KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CIATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING IN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER SODA STATION IN DINING AREA,PANEL AT SODA MACHINE ,WALLS IN DINING AREA,WALLS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA,WALLS AND FLYING AROUND WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/18/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR GARBAGE DOOR AND NORTH ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKY TOILET IN HANDICAP STALL IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DRIVE THRU & MC CAFE AREA.MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM UNDER SOAP DISPENSERS,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TRIMS IN STALLS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOMS.

  10. Nov 29, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS AND REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. ALL DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOORS BEHIND FRYERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL

  11. Oct 26, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED REAR WALK-IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON FREEZER FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED ICE AROUND REAR ENTRANCE DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  12. May 11, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA BY AND AROUND THE CO2 TANK. CLEAN UNDER THE FRYER IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE CUP TOPS PAPER AND OTHER ITEMS OBSERVED. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN BY THE DRIVE THRU WINDOW UNDER THE BEVERAGE COUNTER.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED TWO CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS. ONE IN DISHWASHING AREA AND ONE IN PREP AREA; REPLACE BOTH SHIELDS.

  13. Dec 4, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MULTI-USE SPOON CONTAINER AT FRONT LINE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BLENDERS AT COFFEE LINE NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      WALL BASE TILES AT EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE, MISSING GROUT. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. FAN COVERS OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN PREP AREA AND IN DISHWASHING AREA. REPLACE SAME.

  14. Apr 15, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      THE MONITORS AND CORDS ABOVE THE SERVING AREAS ARE FULL OF DUSTY BUILDUP, CLEAN SAID AREAS IN DETAIL.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      THE TOP OF THE ICE CREAM DISPENSER, THE FLURRY CUP HOLDING SLEEVES AND THE COFFEE STATION ARE FULL OF SPILLED PRODUCT; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE MICROWAVE OVENS AND THE COFFEE STATION HAVE LOOSE DEBRIS INSIDE, CLEAN OUT THE LIGHT SHIELDS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE SODA MULTIPLEX HAS A DIRTY DRAIN AREA, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      THE ICE IS BEING SCOOPED IN A ROUND BUCKET STORED INSIDE THE BIN, BUCKET REMOVED. USE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE AND STORE IT SO AS TO PROTECT THE ICE FROM HAND CONTACT.

  15. Jun 4, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  16. Dec 2, 2011 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR PANEL ON WALK IN FREEZER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON DRIVE THRU PREP COOLER & SALAD PREP COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN GRILL,FILTERS,BEVERAGE BREW MACHINE,ICE BINS,SODA MACHINE NOZZLES,CUP SLEEVES,VENTILATION VENTS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE IN MOP SINK BASINS,DAMAGED & LOOSE FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT,STAIRS TREDS ON BASEMENT STEPS IN POOR REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILES,WALL BASES,STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.SOME COOLERS NEEDS THERMOMETERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN TOOL STORAGE AREA.

  17. Nov 25, 2011 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 20 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON WALLS ,CEILINGS & FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN PREP AREAS,LAUNDY ROOM,FURNANCE ROOM.ALL FLOOR DRAINS HAS A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRI IN THEM.ALSO NORTH EAST,SOUTH EAST & SOUTH WEST DOOR SWEEPS ARE WORN.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR WORN DOOR SWEEPS & CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/25/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR PANEL ON WALK IN FREEZER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON DRIVE THRU PREP COOLER & SALAD PREP COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN GRILL,FILTERS,BEVERAGE BREW MACHINE,ICE BINS,SODA MACHINE NOZZLES,CUP SLEEVES,VENTILATION VENTS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE IN MOP SINK BASINS,DAMAGED & LOOSE FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT,STAIRS TREDS ON BASEMENT STEPS IN POOR REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILES,WALL BASES,STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.SOME COOLERS NEEDS THERMOMETERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN TOOL STORAGE AREA.

  18. Aug 29, 2011 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  19. Aug 15, 2011 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.MASSIVE AMOUNT OF TRASH BAGS PILED UP ON TOP OF COMPACTOR & ON GROUND IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL.MUST REMOVE TRASH BAGS & CLEAN & MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-020 )

  20. Aug 4, 2011 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 5-7 LIVE HOUSE FLIES & 15-20 LIVE DRAIN FLIES IN INSIDE CARDBOARD DUMPSTER,ON WALLS IN DRIVE THRU AREA,EMPLOYEES BREAK ROOM,DINING AREA & STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER DRIVE THRU SODA MACHINE.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/4/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).

  21. Jun 2, 2011 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  22. May 26, 2011 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 20 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR & SHELVING UNITS IN OUTSIDE TOOL STORAGE SHED & DOOR RUSTED OUT AT BOTTOM & WORN DOOR SWEEP.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREA,RODENT PROOF DOOR.

  23. May 5, 2011 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  24. Apr 13, 2011 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  25. Mar 16, 2011 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  26. Mar 9, 2011 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA & HAND DRYER IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING HAD MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AT BOTH HAND SINKS.MUST HAVE HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT FAUCET LOCATED ABOVE SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM & SHAKE MACHINE AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT SAID UNIT.

  27. Jan 15, 2011 Short Form Fire-Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  28. Oct 21, 2010 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  29. Oct 14, 2010 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE, WASHING, RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS BUT, NOT SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED/DEMOSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF 3PART SINK, FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

    • 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

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED OVER 8 LIVE ROACHES BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT AT PREP AREA, AND OVER 15 THRU-OUT BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND ON SODA DISPENSER MACHINE IN BASEMENT, AND BOTTOM AREA OF DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE AREAS, EQUIPMENT, SEAL DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, MOP SINK, FRONT AREA SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZER, HOT HOLDING UNITS, AND SODA SYRUP DISPENSER IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING CLOSETS, EMPLOYEES BREAK ROOM AND BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT, AND REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES THRU-OUT.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

  30. Apr 8, 2010 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  31. Feb 2, 2010 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Fail.

  32. Feb 2, 2010 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  33. Jan 26, 2010 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. EVIDENCE OF RODENTS NOTED INSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOM ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS, ABOUT 5O MICE DROPPINGS NOTED, ON BASEMENT FLOOR, ALONG WALLS ABOUT 35 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND, ALSO NOTED TWO LIVE ROACHES AND SOME DEAD ROACHES ON BASEMENT FLOOR, ALONG SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN-SANITIZE AREAS, AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP FREEZER DOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; FREEZER, COOLERS, FYERS, AND GRILL.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REGROUT KITCHEN FLOOR, SEAL REAR RECEIVING AREA FLOOR, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES AND KEEP DRY.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES NEAR GRILL AREA WINDOW, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT, REPLACE MISSING BASE BOARDS WHERE NEEDED, REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS INSIDE MOP CLOSET, AND SEAL OPENINGS INSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOM AND BASEMENT WALL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST SEAL GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT ELECTRICAL ROOM AND BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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.