Honey Bear Restaurant

7036 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626

American

Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show 25 inspections at Honey Bear Restaurant stretching back to 2019. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 36 times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Honey Bear Restaurant is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 13, 2026

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS.MUST PROVIDE.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR,SUGAR.ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: FOUND GAS OVEN NOT UNDER HOOD.MUST RELOCATE UNDER HOOD OR REMOVE.

Nov 13, 2025

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACH ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN CORNERS, BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ON WALLS, FLOORS, AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, OBSERVED DEAD FLYING INSECTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN CORNERS AND IN BASEMENT.

Nov 4, 2025

Complaint

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ON GREASE CONTAINER AND LEAKING FROM GREASE CONTAINER ON GROUND WITH SAND TO CATCH IT ON GROUND NEAR GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES IN BASEMENT IN LOCKERS, ON WALL AND IN MAIN PREP AREA BEHIND HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY DURING OPERATING HOURS TO MINIMIZE LIVE PEST ACTIVITY ON PRMEISES AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES AND CRACKS IN WALLS, FLOORS, AND CELINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT, IN UNUSED WALK IN COOLER, THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AND WAITER AREA. INSTURCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE/ELIMINATE LIVE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES.

Jul 17, 2025

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ICE BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK NEAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

Jul 9, 2025

Complaint

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES ON SITE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS, ON WALL AND ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN PREP AREA NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR, AND IN BASEMENT ON FLOOR NEAR STAIRS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOORS IN REAR DISHWASHE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACE ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ICE BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK NEAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER HNADWASHING SINK WITH STANDING WATER NEAR COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MINIMIZE WATER ACTIVITY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

May 14, 2025

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 DEAD COCKROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER DISHWASHER, AND IN BASEMENT IN CORNERS NEAR REACH IN FREEZERS, BELOW WINDOWS, AND NEAR MOP STORAGE AREA.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT FACILITY NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACE ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Sep 12, 2024

Reinspection

6 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS REQUIRED FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW IS REQUIRED AT HANDWASHING SINK REAR PREP/DISHROOM.REPAIR ISSUE

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND ITEMS UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: CRACKED PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA.REPLACE

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

Sep 4, 2024

Complaint

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE ALLEY OVERFLOWING WITH BLACK GARBAGE BAGS.LID NOT CLOSED. BEES AND FLIES FLYING AROUND IN AND OUT SAID CONTAINER.LID MUST BE TIGHT FITTED TO CONTAINERS TO MINIMIZE INSECT AND RODENT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FUNDATION:7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS REQUIRED FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW IS REQUIRED AT HANDWASHING SINK REAR PREP/DISHROOM.REPAIR ISSUE

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND ITEMS UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: CRACKED PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA.REPLACE

Mar 28, 2024

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED USED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON TOP THE CUTTING BOARDS,PREP TABLE ETC, ALL PREP CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.ALSO REPLACE BROKEN CABINET(DOOR,PANELS,ETC) UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM

Mar 20, 2024

Complaint

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BUCKET FOR WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREA.BUCKETS WAS SET UP(OVER 400PPM).SANITARIAN TESTED WITH HER QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIP. MUST PROVIDE QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH LAYERS OF GREASE ON TOP AND AROUND LID. ALSO GROUND WHICH IS EXTREMELY SATURATED WITH OIL AROUND AND UNDER CONTAINER.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CONTAINER AND GROUND FREE OF GREASE TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECTS ACTIVITIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT IS REQUIRED BY EVERYONE ENTERING THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED USED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON TOP THE CUTTING BOARDS,PREP TABLE ETC, ALL PREP CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.ALSO REPLACE BROKEN CABINET(DOOR,PANELS,ETC) UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: MISSING HANDLE AT DOOR OF WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ALSO SAME UNIT INTERIOR BOTTOM OF SHELF BROKEN WITH EXSPOSED INSULATION.REPLACE

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAIN PIPE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK BY THE KITCHEN DOOR

Nov 17, 2023

Complaint

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2578597 DATED 7/14/23 VIOLATION #55: OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, WALK-IN COOLER, DISH MACHINE. REPLACE ALL CRACKED AND BROKEN TILES AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR IN A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEAN CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 9-42-090

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCREEN REAR DOOR NOT RODENTPROOF ON BOTTOM OR SIDES OF DOOR. DOOR MUST BE COMPLETELY RODENTPROOF TO DETER INSECT AND RODENT ENTRY.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PAPER TOWLES FOR HANDWASHING SINK ATTACHED TO WALL ABOVE PREP TABLE. MUST RELOCATE PAPER TOWELS CLOSER TO HANDSINK AND NOT HAVE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER DIRECTLY OVER PREP TABLE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ADDITIONAL CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA, COOKING AREA, AROUND ICE MACHINE, AND UNDER REFRIGERATION AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. THE FLOOR MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, ABSORBANT CONDITION AND MAINTAINED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT HOLE IN FLOOR OUTSIDE OF WAK IN COOLER DOOR. MUST BE CLOSED AND SEALED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED BASEBOARDS OF BASEMENT (NON-WORKING) WALK-IN COOLER NEED TO BE PROPERLY CLOSED AND SEALED TO PREVENT RODENT OR INSECT ENTRY.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING OF KITCHEN OVER ICE MACHINE CLOSED WITH FOAM SEALANT. ALL FOAM SEALANT MUST BE REMOVED, AND THE KITCHEN CEILING MUST BE CLOSED, SEALED, AND RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.

Jul 14, 2023

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS NOT HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE. HANg MOPS TO DRY AFTER USE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT. KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WALK IN COOLER, DISH MACHINE. REPLACE ALL CRACKED AND BROKEN TILES AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.

Jul 5, 2023

Complaint

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED INCLUDING EGGS AND BEEF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES IN KITCHEN NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL OUTER OPENINGS NEED TO BE PROTECTED FROM THE ENTRY OF PESTS OR RODENTS. KEEP DOORS CLOSED OR SCREEN DOORS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT. KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS NOT HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE. HAND MOPS TO DRY AFTER USE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Mar 7, 2023

Recent Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 1, 2023

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 23, 2023

Complaint

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS FOUND IN BASEMENT AND IN KITCHEN. OBSERVED 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS : NON FUNCTIONING WALK IN COOLER AND ADDITIONAL STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED 5 DROPPINGS UNDER AND BENEATH PREP TABLE NEAR REAR EXIT. REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING WALK IN COOLER SOUTH WALL IN BASEMENT WITH RODENT ENTRY POINTS SEAL ALL OPENINGS. OBSERVED HOLE IN OFFICE WALL AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS THAT ARE ENTRY POINTS FOR RODENTS.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED KITCHEN REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENTPROOF. MAKE SURE REAR EXIT DOOR IS COMPLETELY RODENTPROOF AND MAINTAIN.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE ACCUMULATION OF WOOD IN REAR OF FACILITY CREATING HARBORAGE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN BACK AREA.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WALLS AND EQUIPMEMNT ON COOKING LINE WITH EXCESS PUDDLED AND POOLED GREASE. ALL COOKING EQUIPEMNT MUST BE PULLED AWAY FROM WALLS AND ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL. ALL POOLED AND PUDDLED GREASE UNDER COOKING EQUIPEMNT MUST BE REMOVED AND COOKING LINE MUST BE MAINTAINED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN DISREPAIR. MISSING CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE, IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, NAD IN WALK IN COOLER. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL BROKEN MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON COOKING LINE. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS NEED TO SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Sep 16, 2022

Reinspection

5 minor violations.

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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: 4-901.12: NOTED SOILED COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT. MUST USE THE SANITIZING BUCKETS PROVIDED.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: 3-304.12: NOTED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN COOKS LINE COOLER AND PREP TABLE AT END OF COOKLINE AREA.---UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT WATER AT END OF COOKLINE AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E): NOTED EXTREMELY STAINED/SOILED DISH RACKS. MUST REPLACE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-101.11: FLOOR TILES WERE NOTED CRACKED/MISSING IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL.----FLOOR OF THE UNUSED BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN GROUND AND HOLES. IT MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. 6-201.11-- NOTED FLOORS DIRTY WITH DEBRIS AT ICE BIN IN SERVER STATION, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 6-303.11 LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT IS FOUND TO BE INSUFFICIENT. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING TO MONITOR ANY PEST ACTIVITY, DEBRIS, AND PUDDLED WATER ON SITE.

Sep 9, 2022

Reinspection

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 55 LIVE ROACHES IN BETWEEN CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT.---OBSERVED OVER 50 SMALL BLACK FLIES NEAR SODA STATION IN THE BASEMENT. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL ROACHES AND SMALL BLACK FLIES ARE ELIMINATED FROM THE PREMISES, ALL AREAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED, AND A LICENCED PEST CONTROL COMPANY TREAT THE FACILITY FOR RODENT/INSECT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: 4-901.12: NOTED SOILED COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT. MUST USE THE SANITIZING BUCKETS PROVIDED.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E): NOTED EXTREMELY STAINED/SOILED DISH RACKS. MUST REPLACE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Sep 2, 2022

Complaint

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

Inspector notes: FOOD EMPLOYEES USED BARE HANDS TO HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOODS IN COOK LINE STATION. FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS/TONGS, DISPENSING EQUIPMENT, OR SINGLE-USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION ISSUED.

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES CHANGE GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS (HANDLING RAW MEATS WITH ONE BARE HAND AND THEN PUTTING A NEW SINGLE GLOVE ON THE HAND THAT HANDLED RAW MEAT) IN THE COOKLINE AREA. FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST PRACTICE GOOD HYGIENE BY PROPERLY WASHING HANDS WHEN CHANGING TASKS. EMPLOYEES MUST DISCARD BOTH GLOVES, WASH THEIR HANDS, AND PUT NEW PAIR OF GLOVES ON WHEN CHANGING TASKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 60 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ALONG BASEBOARDS, ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT, AND UNDER-STORED ITEMS ON FLOORS. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL RAT DROPPINGS ARE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES, ALL AREAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED, AND RECOMMEND HAVING A LICENCED PEST CONTROL COMPANY TREAT FACILITY FOR RODENT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIED FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE COOKLINE AREA USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAN OPENER BLADE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: NOTED SOILED COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT. MUST USE THE SANITIZING BUCKETS PROVIDED.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: NOTED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN COOKS LINE COOLER AND PREP TABLE AT END OF COOKLINE AREA.---UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT WATER AT END OF COOKLINE AREA.. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: NOTED EXTREMELY STAINED/SOILED DISH RACKS. MUST REPLACE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES WERE NOTED CRACKED/MISSING IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL.----FLOOR OF THE UNUSED BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN GROUND AND HOLES. IT MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. 6-201.11-- NOTED FLOORS DIRTY WITH DEBRIS AT ICE BIN IN SERVER STATION, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jul 7, 2022

Reinspection

5 minor violations.

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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: 3-304.14--- NOTED SOILED COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT. MUST USE THE SANITIZING BUCKETS PROVIDED.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: : 3-304.12-- NOTED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN COOKS LINE COOLER AND PREP TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)---NOTED EXTREMELY STAINED/SOILED DISH RACKS. MUST REPLACE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: : 6-101.11-- FLOOR TILES NOTED CRACKED/MISSING IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL.----FLOOR OF THE UNUSED BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN GROUND AND HOLES. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. 6-201.11-- NOTED FLOORS DIRTY WITH DEBRIS AT ICE BIN IN SERVER STATION, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: : 2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Jun 28, 2022

Complaint

3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 16 minor violations.

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Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: NOTED COOKED SAUSAGES AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 93.2*F ON THE COOK'S LINE AND COOKED POTATOES AT 74.4*F ON SHELVING UNDER THE GRILL. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS ARE MAINTAINED AT 135*F AND ABOVE. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: 3 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER IS MEASURED AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 50*F. FACILITY MUST REPAIR COOLER AND MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT LEAST 41*F AND BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES HANDLING RAW EGGS AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS SUCH AS LETTUCE, TOMATO, AND SANDWICH BREAD ON COOK LINE WITHOUT CHANGING CONTAMINATED GLOVES. EMPLOYEES MUST DISCARD GLOVES, WASH HANDS, AND PUT NEW PAIRS OF GLOVES ON WHEN CHANGING TASKS BETWEEN RAW AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN MAIN COOK-LINE AREA. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION IS MADE IS NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. NOTED A BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ICE CONTACT SURFACES. MUST WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 150 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ALONG BASEBOARDS AND UNDER-STORED ITEMS ON FLOORS. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL RAT DROPPINGS ARE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES, ALL AREAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED, AND RECOMMEND HAVING A LICENCED PEST CONTROL COMPANY TREAT FACILITY FOR RODENT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.

Proper cooling time and temperature

Inspector notes: LARGE CONTAINERS OF SOUP FOUND AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON PREP-COUNTER AND WALK-IN COOLER NOT UNDER A PROPER COOLING METHOD. THE FACILITY MUST PLACE FOODS INTO SHALLOW PANS, SEPARATE THEM INTO SMALLER/THINNER PORTIONS, PLACE FOOD IN A CONTAINER IN AN ICE BATH, OR OTHER EFFECTIVE METHODS. REVIEWED WITH MANAGEMENT PROPER COOLING METHODS. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION ISSUED.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: MEASURED RAW EGG TEMPERATURES AT 54.6*F ON SHELVING ON THE COOK'S LINE AND RAW EGGS IN THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER AT 49.1F. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS ARE MAINTAINED AT 41*F AND BELOW. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION ISSUED.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED POTATOES COVERED IN WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY MUST LOOSELY OR UNCOVER FOOD DURING COOLING PERIOD TO FACILITATE HEAT TRANSFER FROM THE SURFACE OF THE FOOD. REVIEWED WITH MANAGEMENT PROPER COOLING METHODS.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLEAN CUPS HANGING ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVER STATION/COFFEE AREA AND ALSO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON SAME SINK RIGHT SIDE BETWEEN SINK AND CLEAN STORED DISHES.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: NOTED SOILED COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT. MUST USE THE SANITIZING BUCKETS PROVIDE.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: NOTED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN COOKS LINE COOLER AND PREP TABLE.---ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF DRY ONIONS. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: DOOR HANDLE OF THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING TAPE AND BUCKLED METAL.---NOTED EXTREMELY STAINED/SOILED DISH RACKS. MUST REPLACE. MUST REPLACE TO BE SEALED AND CLEANABLE.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN THE REAR KITCHEN HALLWAY STORAGE.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP AND ON SURROUNDING WALLS AND FLOORS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: NOTED THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH EXCESSIVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES NOTED CRACKED/MISSING IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL.----FLOOR OF THE UNUSED BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN GROUND, HOLES. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS DIRTY WITH DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AT ICE BIN IN SERVER STATION, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, BEHIND ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED/ORGANIZED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.----MUST REMOVE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL/TILES FROM THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT SERVER STATION.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE COOKS LINE AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGS AWAY FROM STORED FOODS AND FOOD PREP AREAS.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Aug 10, 2021

Complaint

6 minor violations.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD IN LARGE BINS NOT LABELED(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)MUST LABEL.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT SUPPLYING WATERLINES FOR THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: ICE MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE, AND 2 DRIP COFFEE MACHINES. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL LEAK AT CEILING ONTO FLOOR IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN, DISHWASHING AREAS, AND BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN/DEGREASE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

May 12, 2021

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD IN LARGE BINS NOT LABELED(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)MUST LABEL.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL LEAK AT CEILING ONTO FLOOR IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN, DISHWASHING AREAS, AND BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN/DEGREASE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

Jul 24, 2020

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-PORK 52.3F, CORN BEEF 46.2F, CHORIZO 50.7, SAUSAGE 53.2F/48.9F, CHEESE 49.3F,GUACAMOLE 45.9F, EGGS 64.4F, HAMBURGER 51.3F, HAM 50.9F, LINK SAUSAGE 53.2F, PASTA 48.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 131 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $66.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES WIPED THEIR NOSE WITH MASK ON AND LATER ADJUSTED MASK ON THE FACE AND CONTINUED TO PREPARE FOOD STILL WITH SAME GLOVES. EMPLOYEE DID NOT CHANGE GLOVES OR WASH HANDS EACH TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES EACH TIME THEY CHANGE A TASK OR MOVE FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER AND BACK. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2356001 DATED 12/30/2019 NOT CORRECTED. NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR HAND WASH SINK AND THE WAFFLE PREP TABLE. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP WITH NO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING STOPPERS. -

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT PREP AREA, FLOORS UNDERNEATH DISH WASHING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND GREASE.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES

Dec 30, 2019

License

1 major violation. 12 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDLINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, KITCHEN, WOMEN'S AND MEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE GASKETS AT KITCHEN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PREP/DUMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE COFFEE IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT MOP SINK FAUCET IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THICK ALUMINUM PAINT BUILD UP BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL FOR SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABILITY.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDER BASEMENT STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEBOARDS IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S BATHROOM NOT FULLY SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACK BETWEEN TWO FRONT DOORS. MUST BE REPAIRED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Honey Bear Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Honey Bear Restaurant on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Honey Bear Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 36 times, more than any other issue at Honey Bear Restaurant.

Has Honey Bear Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Honey Bear Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Honey Bear Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Honey Bear Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Honey Bear Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.

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