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3601 W Grand Ave, Chicago 60651
Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.
The whole record
- Pass40%
- Conditional0%
- Fail60%
- PassSep 29, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
- 56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
6-303.11---observed burnt-out light bulb inside the walk-in-cooler.instructed to provide and maintain adequate lighting at all times.
- 56
- No verdictSep 29, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- FailSep 16, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 33
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Observed 1 one walk-in-cooler (no tcs foods inside said cooler) not maintaining proper temperature (with an air temperature of 59f). Instructed manager cold holding unit must maintain cold holding temperature of 41.0f or colder at all times.instructed to repair said cooler tagged "held for inspection" at this time.instructed not to use until repaired. ***see comments below*** priority violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
- 37
Food properly labeled; original container
Observed bulk containers in rear food prep/dishwashin area without a label.instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify item (salt, sugar, flour etc).
- 38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Observed damaged weather-strip at bottom of the rear exit door with gap opening. Instructed to pest proof said door and maintain.
- 38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Observed sticky fly trap rolls hanging above front prep/dishwashing area.instructed to remove and maintain.
- 51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Observed water leaks at drainpipes at the following handwashing sinks; behind the service counter and at rear food prep area next to the 3-compartment sink.instructed to repair plumbing leaks and maintain.
- 54
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Observed the outside garbage area not maintained with excessive garbage and litter on the ground inside of the fenced in dumpster corral and the dumpster lids kept open.instructed to clean and maintain the outside garbage area clean and dumpster lids closed when not in use.priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b), citation issued.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the rear food preps/dishwashing areas. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep dish area, around ice machine, interiors of walk-in-coolers,walk-in-freezer, prep tables and all cooking equipment to remove spills, food debris, and dirt buildup. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.
- 56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Observed burnt-out light bulb inside the walk-in-cooler.instructed to provide and maintain adequate lighting at all times.
- 33
- PassJun 25, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
- 38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
6-202.15---observed gap opening approx"1/4" inch at bottom right and left corner of rear exit door that leads to the outside garbage dumpster.instructed to make door tight fitting all across the bottom to prevent pest entry and maintain.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
6-501.114---instructed to detail clean and organize the rear storage room/hallway/inside the water heater closet and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and elevate mops, brooms cleaning equipments off the floor at least 6" inches to facilitate cleaning and maintain.
- 38
- FailJun 23, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
- 38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
6-202.15---observed gap opening approx"1/4" inch at bottom right and left corner of rear exit door that leads to the outside garbage dumpster.instructed to make door tight fitting all across the bottom to prevent pest entry and maintain.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
6-501.114---instructed to detail clean and organize the rear storage room/hallway/inside the water heater closet and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and elevate mops, brooms cleaning equipments off the floor at least 6" inches to facilitate cleaning and maintain.
- 59
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
8-404.13 (b:3) previous priority foundation violation not corrected from inspection report# 2638537 dated:06/15/2026 #38---6-501.111: **pf** controlling pests (pest control log book) observed no licensed pest control logbook available on premises.instructed to provide and maintain a licensed pest control logbook with all required documents (contract/service agreement, service report, chemicals used, etc.). Also, provide at least 2 pest inspection reports each year and keep them in the pest control logbook for review. Instructed to provide and maintain as required.priority violation 7-42-090, citation issued.
- 38
- FailJun 15, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 3
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Observed no written employee health policy on the premises.instructed to provide and maintain signed employee health policy for each employee working on site. Priority foundation 7-38-010, citation issued.
- 10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Observed the handwashing sink at front food prep area not accessible for use.hand sink being used to store dirty containers and multi-use utensils and washcloths.instructed manager, handwashing sink must be accessible for employees to wash hands at all times.person-in-charge removed.priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c), citation issued.
- 10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Observed no hand soap provided at the handwashing sinks at front prep area and inside the washrooms.instructed to provide and maintain hand soap at all handwashing sinks at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c), violation consolidated with the above citation.
- 10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Observed no hand paper towels provided at handwashing sink at the front prep area.instructed to provide and maintain hand paper towels at all handwashing sinks at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c), violation consolidated with the above citation.
- 10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Observed no handwashing signage at the handwashing sink located at the front prep area.instructed to provide and maintain.
- 16
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Observed black slimy substances on interior water components of the ice maker, dripping into ice. "ice is used for human consumption". Instructed management to turn off machine, remove ice and have interior of ice maker cleaned and sanitized and maintained. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.
- 36
Thermometers provided & accurate
Observed no metal stem thermometer for taking food temperatures.instructed to provide and maintain at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.
- 37
Food properly labeled; original container
Observed bulk containers in rear without a label.instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify item (salt, sugar, flour etc).
- 38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Observed gap opening approx"1/4" inch at bottom right and left corner of rear exit door that leads to the outside garbage dumpster.instructed to make door tight fitting all across the bottom to prevent pest entry and maintain.
- 38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Observed no licensed pest control logbook available on premises.instructed to provide and maintain a licensed pest control logbook with all required documents (contract/service agreement, service report, chemicals used etc.). Also, provide at least 2 pest inspection reports each year and keep them in the pest control logbook for review.priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (c), citation issued.
- 48
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Observed no chemical sanitizing test kit on the premises to measure the sanitizer concentration at the 3-compartment sink.instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005,citation issued.
- 54
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Observed outside garbage dumpster with overflowing trash lids preventing proper lid closure and excessive litter around said dumpster area.instructed to increase service pick-up or larger garbage dumpster must be able to close and remain tigh fitting in order to prevent rodent harborage and maintain.priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b), citation issued.
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- 3
Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.
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What it gets cited for
- 386×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- 554×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- 104×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- 562×
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- 372×
Food properly labeled; original container
- 542×
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- 331×
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- 511×
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.
Source
Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2917787 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.