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NORTH STAR RESTAURANT, INC.

(Also Known As: NORTH STAR RESTAURANT)

6246 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60659

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: West Ridge

License #: 1616518

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

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 27, 2025 Inspection

June 27, 2025• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE BAR 1-DOOR REACH IN MILK COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 6, 2024 Inspection

December 6, 2024• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 15, 2023 Inspection

September 15, 2023• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN THE REAR P...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 29, 2022 Inspection

June 29, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTR...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 22, 2022 Inspection

June 22, 2022• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIOAN 7-38...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 16, 2021 Inspection

July 16, 2021• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING SUPPLIES FROM VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT(MASK, GLOVES, DISPOSABLE APRON, PAPER TOWELS, TRASH BAGS, DISPOSABLE SHO...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 27, 2020 Inspection

November 27, 2020• Complaint Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA BUT NO KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SU...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 19, 2020 Inspection

November 19, 2020• Complaint• 10 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA BUT NO KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SU...(+9 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 13, 2020 Inspection

July 13, 2020• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT NEW FOOD PREP PIZZA STATION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO ...(+7 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 27, 2019 Inspection

February 27, 2019• Canvass• 12 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINT...(+11 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 27, 2018 Inspection

April 27, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 9 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST NOT USE RAW WOODEN BOXES FOR BREAD CONTAINER. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINER...(+8 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 19, 2018 Inspection

April 19, 2018• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 8 ...(+9 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 8, 2017 Inspection

May 8, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING ON CEILING AND WHERE EVER ...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 21, 2017 Inspection

April 21, 2017• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR, SHELVING AN...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 17, 2016 Inspection

August 17, 2016• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AND MICROWAVE STAND. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SM...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 9, 2015 Inspection

September 9, 2015• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 24, 2014 Inspection

October 24, 2014• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR HOLE AT THE LADIES RESTROOM DOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 6, 2014 Inspection

March 6, 2014• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD/GRIME BUILD UP ON PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL COLD/HOT WATER HANDLES ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD ...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 6, 2013 Inspection

June 6, 2013• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AND PIZZA AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 30, 2013 Inspection

May 30, 2013• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND DISPLAY COOLER AT AIR TEMP OF 62F TO 68F,ALSO FOUND TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AIR TEMP OF 68F, TO 70F; TAGGED UNITS "HELD FOR INSPEC...(+6 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 22, 2011 Inspection

April 22, 2011• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR AREA ...(+5 more)

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