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CARDONA'S Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CARDONA'S 3537 W LAWRENCE AVE, CHICAGO 60625 Restaurant
June 25, 2025 Canvass License #1273690
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #43
MINOR
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.
Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.
In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.
Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.
Violation #45
MINOR
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.
Single-use items must be protected from contamination.
Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES AS SHELVING FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DIRTY RUBBER GASKETS ON THE TWO DOOR COOLER USED FOR CLEAN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING ABOVE THE FRONT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.----NOTED RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING ABOVE THE FRONT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/REMOVE RUST.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DIRTY RUBBER GASKETS ON THE TWO DOOR COOLER USED FOR CLEAN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING ABOVE THE FRONT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.----NOTED RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING ABOVE THE FRONT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/REMOVE RUST.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections