Complaint Re-Inspection
Oct 29, 2026
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 29, 2026 · Original Source
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836 W Wellington Ave
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Complaint Re-Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 29, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
8 recorded violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ALSO BLACK SLIME AT EXTERIOR OF UNIT BETWEEN ICE BIN AND TOP PART OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsInsects, rodents, & animals not present
OBSERVED COCKROACH INFESTATION. OVER 200 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED THROUGHOUT MULTIPLE AREAS OF THE FACILITY, INCLUDING THE MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA, FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AND GRILL AREA, DEEP FRYER AREA, VALVE ROOM/CLOSET LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYER AND STEAMER AREA, DRY STORAGE AREAS ON WALL/FLOOR AND RACKS, AND MAIN DISH ROOM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED. MUST HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY, ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsIn-use utensils: properly stored
OBSERVED UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED UNDER HAND WASH SINKS, UNDER HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE CABINETS THROUGHOUT PREP AND SERVICE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS.
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesFood & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsNon-food/food contact surfaces clean
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsPlumbing installed; proper backflow devices
OBSERVED ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA LEAKING, WITH A HOTEL PAN IN THE CABINET CATCHING THE WATER. NOTED IN THE DISH AREA ADJCENT TO ONE COMP SINK LEAKING FROM BASINS. IN MAIN DISH MACHINE AREA MULTIPLE PIPES LEAKING AND ONE CATCH BASIN AREA LEAKING FROM THE BASKET AND NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. NOTED DRAIN PIPE FROM PATIENT BEVERAGE PREP IS NOT EXTENDED ENOUGH TO REACH FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsPhysical facilities installed, maintained & clean
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE GROUT, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND COVING THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsPrevious core violation corrected
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2635083 CONDUCTED ON 04/15/2026. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#38) 6-501.112: **C** Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES UNDER DRY STORAGE RACKS AND 3 COMP SINK AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREA. (#55) 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, CEILING/WALL VENTS. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 16, 2026 · Original Source
License
5 recorded violations
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDSINK FAUCETS IN STAFF LOCKER ROOM/ TOILET ROOM NOT PROPERLY MAINTAIN WITH HOT WATER RUNNING LONGER THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE TIMER OF HOT WATER TO ENSURE FAUCET IS PROVIDING A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET.
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: CUT MELON AT 56.6F YOGURT AT 55.8F, COTTAGE CHEESE AT 53.6F, SLICED CHICKEN AT 56.6F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureINSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES UNDER DRY STORAGE RACKS AND 3 COMP SINK AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREA.
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsPLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED 1 COMP SINK ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA WITH LOOSE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsPHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, S. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, CEILING/WALL VENTS.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 15, 2026 · Original Source