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6920 S ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60636

Pass w/ ConditionsApr 1, 2024Canvass

Inspection outcome

Pass w/ ConditionsPublished result
Numeric score not supplied
16Recorded violation entries

Chicago publishes categorical results such as Pass, Pass w/ Conditions and Fail. Read the result alongside the inspection type and recorded violations. A failed inspection and a later successful re-inspection are separate events; these results cannot be compared numerically with NYC scores.

What the inspector recorded

Code 1

1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

Code 2

2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (HAM,SOUP,TUNA,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Code 3

3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Code 8

8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY BOTH MALE FOOD HANDLERS,OBSERVED THEM RINGING THE REGISTER AND HANDLING CREDIT CARDS AND CASH THEN PUTTING ON GLOVES AND THEN MAKING READY TO EAT SANDWICHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Code 10

10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Code 36

36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT PREP COOLER.

Code 37

37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Code 46

46. GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IMPROPER USAGE OF PLASTIC GLOVES.

Code 49

49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE FROM ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE AND COUNTER TOP & LOWER CABINET AT SAME,LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS,CASHIER & COPIER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

Code 53

53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST CLEAN TOILET FIXTURES IN BOTH TOILET ROOM.

Code 55

55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

Code 55

55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS BEHIND H2O TANKS.

Code 55

55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN LOBBY AREA.

Code 57

57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Code 61

61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

Code 64

64. MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE ON KIDS MENU CHOCOLATE MILK AT 140 CALORIES MUST BE 130 OR LESS.

Published inspection history

6 events available for this business identifier or exact business/address match. This database includes events dated from January 2024. It may not contain every visit.

Date & visitResultScore
Aug 31, 2026ComplaintPass w/ Conditions
Mar 19, 2026CanvassPass
Aug 11, 2025CanvassPass
Feb 10, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Feb 3, 2025CanvassFail
Apr 1, 2024 · this eventCanvassPass w/ Conditions

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