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6044 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60636

FailFeb 7, 2025Canvass

Inspection outcome

FailPublished result
Numeric score not supplied
12Recorded 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 21

21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSEVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 5LBS. MEATBALLS AT 129.2F DATED MARKED AT 7:00 A.M. ON HOT HOLDING UNIT.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 5LBS. $9.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Code 38

38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT & REAR DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Code 39

39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT REAR HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

Code 47

47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER AND REMOVE TAPE & WALK IN FREEZER.

Code 47

47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE (BOXES OF CHIPS)IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

Code 54

54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA GROUND AND CORRAL WITH A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF TRASH,BOXES, TIRES, PILED UP WOOD,DEBRIS BUILD UP .MUST REMOVE,CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

Code 55

55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR WALK IN FREEZER AT FLOOR DRAIN.

Code 55

55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

Code 55

55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER.

Code 55

55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.

Code 55

55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

Code 60

60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2590282 2/28/24 NOT CORRECTED-#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(SHAKERS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS, REGISTER,WINDOW RAILS AT BULLET PROOF WINDOW.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND SPILLS FROM SODA COUNTER TOP & CABINET FOR SELF SERVICE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS. #55-6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND WALK IN FREEZER. #57-2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#58-2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Published inspection history

5 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
Jan 6, 2026CanvassPass
Feb 19, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Feb 14, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Feb 7, 2025 · this eventCanvassFail
Feb 28, 2024CanvassPass w/ Conditions

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