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7949 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60652

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Address
7949 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60652
Facility type
Restaurant
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Latest result
Pass w/ Conditions on Jul 29, 2026
License number
2583158
Latest inspection
Jul 29, 2026 (Short Form Complaint)
Records shown
10 inspections, Aug 31, 2021 to Jul 29, 2026

Across these 10 inspection records, results were: 5 × Pass; 3 × Fail; 1 × Pass w/ Conditions; 1 × Out of Business. 25 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

Jul 29, 2026 Short Form Complaint

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED, MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, DELI MEATS (HAM, TURKEY) AND CHOP STEAK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CITY CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AS REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES OR MORE CITATION WILL BE ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012

Jul 9, 2026 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Jul 18, 2025 Canvass

Result: Out of BusinessRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Mar 20, 2024 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: BEVERAGE NOZZLES AT BEVERAGE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SOILED AND SYRUP BUILD UP. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING AT TOP BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN CAULKING
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AT DRAIN PIPE AND INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTD TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 9, 2023 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR WEATHER STRIPPING WORN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS: INSIDE THE PAPER GOOD STORAGE CADINETS AND THE COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN BETWEEN FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
  • 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED ONE OF THE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HIS FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ONSITE.

Aug 1, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Jul 28, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 59.PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION FROM 7/21/22 REPORT 2561060 NOT CORRECTED. 5-205.11: REAR HANDWASH SINK IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. INSTD TO REPAIR AND PROPERLY CONNECT TO CITY PLUMBING WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER . HANDWASH SINK IS CURRENTLY LOCATED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD. INSTD TO RE INSTALL IN SAME AREA IN PROPER LOCATION, NOT LOCATED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DUE TO POSSIBLE…

Jul 21, 2022 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: REAR HANDWASH SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, DISCONNECTED. INSTD TO REPAIR AND PROPERLY CONNECT TO CITY PLUMBING WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER. HANDWASH SINK IS CURRENTLY LOCATED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD. INSTD TO RE INSTALL IN SAME AREA IN PROPER LOCATION, NOT LOCATED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DUE TO POSSIBLE CONTAMINMATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C). PRIORITY FOUNDATION
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

Sep 14, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY
  • 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Aug 31, 2021 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 5.PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED CLEAN-UP EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: NO SOAP AT REAR PREP HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED INSTALL AND MAINTAIN FULL AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: NO PAPER TOWELS AT REAR PREP HANS SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FULL AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION ISSUED
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED APPROX 20-25 RODENT DROPPING IN WASHROOM BEING USED AS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: SEE VIOLATION #60
  • 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
  • 45.SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USEDInspector comment: SEE VIOLATION #60
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FLOORS AND WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF DEBRIS IN CORNERS AND SPLATTER TO WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: SEE VIOLATION #60
  • 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT #2370857 MAY 20, 2020 #39 OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVING UNITS WITH BOTTLE POP AND PAPER STORAGE SUPPLIES STORED INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM WASHROOM. #45 OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, CUPS, LIDS, STRAWS, ETC STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL…

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.