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May 30, 2025
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 30, 2025 · Original Source
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907 W Belmont Ave
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0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 30, 2025 · Original Source
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6 recorded violations
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 - OBSERVED NO TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH LID IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH LID.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsCONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11 - OBSERVED FOOD BOXES, BAGS OF ONIONS, AND CANNED GOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER, WALK IN COOLER, AND IN THE BASEMENT DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE AND STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationFOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 - OBSERVED GASKETS OF 2 DOOR PEPSI COOLER TO BE TORN AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN GASKETS.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsNON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE SIDES AND FRONT OF THE 4 BURNER STOVE AND BOTH FRYERS LOCATED NEXT TO LARGE PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsPHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 - OBSERVED PREPARATION COOLER AND 4 DRAWER REACH IN COOLER NEAR DISH WASHING AREA TO BE OFF AND NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PREPARATION COOLER AND 4 DRAWER REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN PREMISES WITH ITEMS NECESSARY TO ITS OPERATION.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED EACH CERTIFIED MANAGER TO OBTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 16, 2024 · Original Source
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7 recorded violations
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD BOXES, BAGS OF ONIONS, AND CANNED GOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER, WALK IN COOLER, AND IN THE BASEMENT DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE AND STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationFOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GASKETS OF 2 DOOR PEPSI COOLER TO BE TORN AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN GASKETS.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsNON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE SIDES AND FRONT OF THE 4 BURNER STOVE AND BOTH FRYERS LOCATED NEXT TO LARGE PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsTOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH LID IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH LID.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsPHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PREPARATION COOLER AND 4 DRAWER REACH IN COOLER NEAR DISH WASHING AREA TO BE OFF AND NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PREPARATION COOLER AND 4 DRAWER REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN PREMISES WITH ITEMS NECESSARY TO ITS OPERATION.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED EACH CERTIFIED MANAGER TO OBTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesPREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-17-23, REPORT#2583656: #47) 4-101.11(B, C, D, E): BROKEN LID AND LID LINER AT PREP PIZZA COOLER(BENDED,UNABLE TO CLOSE TO UNIT)REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 9, 2024 · Original Source
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2 recorded violations
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-502.13 ALL PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE INVERTED TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesFOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 BROKEN PAPER DISPENSER AT MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.UNABLE TO DISPENSER PAPER TOWELS.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 27, 2023 · Original Source
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4 recorded violations
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 WE OBSERVED OVER TWENTY LIVE SMALL FLIES IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF THE PREP AREA: DISHROOM, EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, MOP SINK AREA AND AROUND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsFOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 BROKEN PAPER DISPENSER AT MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.UNABLE TO DISPENSER PAPER TOWELS.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsPREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-19-22, REPORT#2560965 #37)3-302.12: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE WERE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME. #39) 3-305.11: FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF THE FLOOR. #41) 3-304.14: WIPING CLOTH IN THE PREP AREA MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE SANITIZER SOLUTION. #47)4-501.11: NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP WITH NO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING STOPPERS. #47)4-201.11: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE SHELF BY THE CHEESE SLICING ROOM IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT, AND - OR REPLACE. #47)4-501.12: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. #49) 4-601.11(B): INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND SPILLS ON SHELVES, COUNTERTOPS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND AROUND THE SERVICE COOLERS WITH DIRT, FOOD PARTICLE, AND GREASE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DOOR LININGS OF THE SERVICE COOLERS. #55)6-501.12: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE, ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. #56) 6-501.14: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS. #56)6-305.11: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingSINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-502.13 ALL PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE INVERTED TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 23, 2023 · Original Source
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10 recorded violations
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED ON ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND THE MEN'S WASHROOM. UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER PROVIDED ROLLS OF PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsPERSONAL CLEANLINESS
EMPLOYEE MUST NOT WEAR PENDING JEWELRY(BRACELETTE,WATCH,ETC) IN PREP AREA, TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesGARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN CEMENT FLOOR(EXCESS GREASE AND GRIME) ON FLOOR INSIDE THE GARAGE, AROUND GARBAGE CONTAINERS)
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesPROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED PREPARED, READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE. ASSORTED SAUCES WITH NO LABELS. CHICKEN, ROLLED-UP PHILLY BEEF ETC. REVIEWED, ALL PREPARED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. MANAGER PROVIDED LABELS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsINSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
WE OBSERVED OVER TWENTY LIVE SMALL FLIES IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF THE PREP AREA: DISHROOM, EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, MOP SINK AREA AND AROUND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsSINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUT BE INVERTED,TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesFOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN PAPER DISPENSER AT MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.UNABLE TO DISPENSER PAPER TOWELS.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsWAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO QUATERNARY SANITIZING SOLUTION IS PROVIDED ON-SITE. SINK IN USE,0PPM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsPLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR BROKEN HANDLES AT FAUCET IN FRONT SERVING AREA.
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsPREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-19-22, REPORT#2560965 #37)3-302.12: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE WERE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME. #39) 3-305.11: FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF THE FLOOR. #41) 3-304.14: WIPING CLOTH IN THE PREP AREA MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE SANITIZER SOLUTION. #47)4-501.11: NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP WITH NO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING STOPPERS. #47)4-201.11: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE SHELF BY THE CHEESE SLICING ROOM IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT, AND - OR REPLACE. #47)4-501.12: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. #49) 4-601.11(B): INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND SPILLS ON SHELVES, COUNTERTOPS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND AROUND THE SERVICE COOLERS WITH DIRT, FOOD PARTICLE, AND GREASE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DOOR LININGS OF THE SERVICE COOLERS. #55)6-501.12: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE, ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. #56) 6-501.14: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS. #56)6-305.11: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 17, 2023 · Original Source