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230 W CERMAK RD, Chicago, IL, 60616
Most recent inspection
- Date
- May 7, 2026
- Type
- Complaint
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 7
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (7)
- 38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR.
- 38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FLY STRIPS IN DISHWASHING AREA ABOVE MACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO PLACE STRIPS IN CORNER AREA OF ROOM AND NOT OVER MACHINE. CORRECTED ON SITE.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SOME FOOD ITEMS IN FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER PARTICLES; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BOTTOM AREA AND EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER DISHMACHINE, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND SINKS.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
- 57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.