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Jun 23, 2026
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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 23, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Three D
5317 W North Ave
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5 inspectionsCanvass
Oct 30, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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 problemsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NON-FOOD GRADE TOTES (BLACK AND YELLOW) BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTRUCTED PERSON INCHARGE TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE PLASTICS FOR THE STORAGE OF FOOD.
In plain English
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 problemsnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL SINK COMPARTMENTS ACCORDINGLY.
In plain English
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 problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BUILD UP ON SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER AND TWO DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR(INTERIOR) AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
In plain English
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 30, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 1, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
6 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CONTAINER OF READY TO EAT COOKED GOAT HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.5F IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED COLD TCS FOODS SHALL BE HELD AT 41F AND BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE.COOKED GOAT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 39Contamination
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
In plain English
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 contaminationnotedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
In plain English
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 problemsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
In plain English
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED STAINED, DAMAGED, AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED, DAMAGED AND MISSING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SMOKE INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO REMOVE THE SMOKE.
In plain English
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 1, 2024 · Original Source
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
Oct 20, 2023
Pass
7 recorded violations
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-201.11: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN AND IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
In plain English
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED, DAMAGED, AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED, DAMAGED AND MISSING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-303.11: OBSERVED LIGHTS IN STOREROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LIGHTS IN STOREROOM AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
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 issuesnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
2-102.13: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
In plain English
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 issuesnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS SHALL PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
In plain English
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 issuesnotedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
3-307.11: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BETWEEN LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF HANDWASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
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 contaminationnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
6-501.19: OBSERVED NO WORKING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
In plain English
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 20, 2023 · Original Source
Suspected Food Poisoning
Oct 13, 2023
Fail
13 recorded violations
notedCode 23Food source and labeling
Official wording
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF READY TO EAT FOOD NOT LABELED WITH DISCARD DATE. OXTAILS COOKED ON 10-12-23, GOAT COOKED ON 10-10-23 AND CHICKEN COOKED ON 10-11-23 IN CONTAINERS IN WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED WITH DISCARD DATE. CORRECTED ON SITE OXTAILS, GOAT AND CHICKEN VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY OWNER(100LBS/$700) INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL REFRIGERATED TCS FOOD HELD OVER 24 HOURS WITH DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
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 problemsnotedCode 37Food source and labeling
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SMALL CONTAINERS WITH CONDIMENTS AND WHITE BULK CONTAINERS IN STOREROOM NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
In plain English
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 problemsnotedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BETWEEN LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF HANDWASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
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 contaminationnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO TEST KIT ON PREMISES TO TEST QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES SANITIZER TEST KIT TO ACCURATELY MEASURE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
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 problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO WORKING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
In plain English
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CLOSEST TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
In plain English
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 problemsnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
In plain English
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 issuesnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS SHALL PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
In plain English
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 issuesnotedCode 61Other
Official wording
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 7-26-2023 NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED SUMMARY REPORTS SHALL BE POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CONTAINER OF READY TO EAT YAMS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 72.5F IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED COLD TCS FOODS SHALL BE HELD AT 41F AND BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE.YAMS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED(10LBS/$10) BY MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED HAND DRYING PROVISIONS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED FOR HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION
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 problemsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER.
In plain English
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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LIGHTS IN STOREROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LIGHTS IN STOREROOM AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 13, 2023 · Original Source