⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

CARDONA'S

3537 W LAWRENCE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Albany Park

License #: 1273690

22
Total Inspections
12
Passed
6
Failed
4
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 25, 2025 Inspection

June 25, 2025• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE THE ICE. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OR WITH THE SCOOP HANDLE INVERTED IN THE ICE.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 14, 2024 Inspection

May 14, 2024• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16--OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMO...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 6, 2024 Inspection

May 6, 2024• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION&q...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 29, 2023 Inspection

March 29, 2023• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS WITH SOIL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 16, 2022 Inspection

March 16, 2022• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 10, 2021 Inspection

February 10, 2021• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE AND IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 3, 2021 Inspection

February 3, 2021• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO D...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 1, 2019 Inspection

October 1, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 10 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+9 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 27, 2019 Inspection

September 27, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 10 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010...(+9 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 20, 2019 Inspection

September 20, 2019• Canvass• 15 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010...(+14 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 20, 2018 Inspection

February 20, 2018• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 17, 2017 Inspection

March 17, 2017• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED SHR...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 11, 2016 Inspection

October 11, 2016• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINIS...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 3, 2015 Inspection

February 3, 2015• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES TO P...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 24, 2014 Inspection

October 24, 2014• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOODS INISDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTA...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 18, 2014 Inspection

February 18, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Exhaust hood, filters, can opener attached to prep table and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail c...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 15, 2013 Inspection

February 15, 2013• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, ONE CONTAINER WIT...(+6 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 8, 2011 Inspection

December 8, 2011• Canvass• 14 violations

Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a...(+13 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 16, 2010 Inspection

September 16, 2010• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 9, 2010 Inspection

September 9, 2010• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALL...(+4 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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