5238 W GRAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639
October 24, 2025• Complaint• 2 violations
Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM WITH EXCESSIVE LEAK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. (BATHROOM IS NOT ACCESSIBLE ...(+1 more)
February 26, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations
Violation: 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIG...(+5 more)
February 19, 2025• Canvass• 8 violations
Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE AT THE DISHWASHING AREA IN OPERABLE DUE TO IT LEAKING WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPA...(+7 more)
January 22, 2024• Canvass• 5 violations
Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS BEEF). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A ...(+4 more)
January 18, 2023• Canvass• 2 violations
Violation: 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD (RIGHT SIDE). MUST REPLACE WITH OPERABLE LIGHTING.(+1 more)
March 30, 2022• Canvass• 5 violations
Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS SHELF LINER ON A TABLE NEXT TO THE STOVE. INSTRUC...(+4 more)
March 26, 2021• Canvass• 8 violations
Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND PREP TABLE.(+7 more)
April 20, 2020• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AT COOK LINE WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS SHOWED MANAGER.MUST REFIN...(+3 more)
January 24, 2019• Canvass• 6 violations
Violation: 9. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE TOUCH READY-TO-EAT FOOD DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED THE E...(+5 more)
August 14, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,LOWER SHELF OF COOKING EQU...(+4 more)
August 10, 2017• Canvass• 9 violations
Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 49.6F WITH POTENTIALLY HZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNI...(+8 more)
June 7, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN CHAR GRILL AND DRIP ...(+2 more)
November 9, 2015• Complaint• 2 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN. MUST CLAEN AND DEGREASE.(+1 more)
August 7, 2015• Canvass• 2 violations
Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING SERVICE. FOUND ORANGE JUICER MACHINE (ZUMEX) AT CUSTOMER AREAS. CURRENTL...(+1 more)
June 23, 2014• Canvass• 8 violations
Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2- 5 GALLON PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF COOKED BEANS...(+7 more)
February 25, 2013• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS IN SIDE WALK-COOLER(+3 more)
May 2, 2012• Canvass• 6 violations
Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Foods inside cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original contai...(+5 more)
April 4, 2011• Canvass• 2 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...(+1 more)
February 23, 2010• Canvass• 5 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...(+4 more)
Department: Chicago Department of Public Health
Division: Food Protection Program
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