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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Stardust

5688 N Milwaukee Ave

Last inspected Mar 11, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

5 inspections

Canvass

Mar 11, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

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 issues
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

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 insects
notedCode 44Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

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 issues
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 11, 2025 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Feb 24, 2025

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 24, 2025 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Feb 14, 2025

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 14, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 3, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

In plain English

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 3, 2024 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Mar 13, 2024

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 13, 2024 · Original Source

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