CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance issues at LONGMAN & EAGLE in an inspection dated 04/12/2023.
Located at 2657 N KEDZIE AVE in the Avondale area, the establishment serves the local community. The Avondale neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.
The inspection identified 7 distinct violations requiring correction. These findings represent specific conditions observed during the inspection that must be addressed to meet health code requirements.
The first violation related to pest prevention. Inspectors documented: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present - Comments: Observed 1/4 Inch Gap at Rear Exit Door Sweep (at Rear Prep Area). Instructed Manager Must Rodent Proof Said Door.. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Rodents can transmit Salmonella, Hantavirus, and other serious pathogens through their droppings and urine.
The second violation concerned sanitization. Inspectors documented: In-use Utensils: Properly Stored - Comments: Observed Ice Scoop Improperly Stored Inside Ice Bin at Bar. Must Provide a Clean Container for Ice Scoop.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Inadequate sanitization allows bacteria to survive and multiply on food contact surfaces.
The third violation involved cleaning procedures. Inspectors documented: Non-food/food Contact Surfaces Clean - Comments: Rear Prep Area Stand Up Freezer Interior with Accumulated Ice Build Up. Must Clean Interior of Said Freezer and Maintain.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Cross-contamination from improperly sanitized equipment is a common cause of foodborne illness.
The fourth violation related to hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean - Comments: Observed Food/grease Build Up on Floor Around Grease Trap at Basement Dishwash Area Under 3-compartment Sink and Food/grease Build Up on Basement Floor Around Mop Sink. Must Clean Basement Floor and Maintain.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks.
The fifth violation involved sanitization. Inspectors documented: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean - Comments: Baby Garage Floor Cluttered Throughout. Must Elevate All Items Off Floor or Remove Items.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Inadequate sanitization allows bacteria to survive and multiply on food contact surfaces.
The sixth violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Adequate Ventilation & Lighting. Violations of health codes can increase the risk of foodborne illness.
The seventh violation concerned facility maintenance. Inspectors documented: Designated Areas Used - Comments: Rear Prep Area Ceiling Light Bulbs. Plumbing issues can cause sewage backup and serious contamination.
The correction of health violations is monitored through follow-up inspections and documentation requirements. Establishments must demonstrate that they have addressed the root causes of violations, not just the immediate symptoms.
This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/12/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.
This inspection was conducted on August 21, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were documented: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS AT THE BAR AREA AND BASEMENT WAREWASHING AREA MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.; REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED SHELLSTOCK TAGS MAINTAINED ON-SITE PRIOR TO 90 DAYS PAST DATE OF SALE KEPT IN DISORGANIZED RECORD-KEEPING SYSTEM, NOT IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER, SOME TAGS MISSING DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM CONTAINER WAS SOLD. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE EXISTING SHELLSTOCK TAGS WITH APPROVED SYSTEM IN WHICH TAGS ARE KEPT IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER CORRELATED TO THE DATE ON THE TAG AND ALL TAGS HAVE THE DATE OF THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER RECORDED ON THE TAG. PERSON-IN-CHARGE ORGANIZED ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS INTO CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER ON-SITE AND REMOVED TAGS SOLD BEYOND 90 DAYS FROM THE LAST POINT OF SALE ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE ADDED LAST-SOLD DATES TO ALL TAGS FROM SALES RECORDS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.; FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF PINK AND ORANGE SLIME-LIKE SUBSTANCES ON FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES (ICE SHIELD PLATE) OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA, ICE SHIELD PLATE IS NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED ALL ICE AND CLEANED AND SANITZED ALL FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.; THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN THE FRONT BAR AREA MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL LID ON 2-DOOR LINE COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVICE KITCHEN AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, SEVERE DENTS AND REMOVED FROM HINGES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 2-DOOR LINE COOLER SMALL LID AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL OPENING APPROXIMATELY 3 INCHES WIDE IN BASEMENT ALCOHOL STORAGE AREA WALL (BELOW SHELVES ALONG REAR WALL). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR FILL SMALL OPENING TO ELIMINATE POSSIBLE METHOD OF ENTRY FOR PESTS AND TO MAINTAIN PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP (AT REAR PREP AREA). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.; IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE ICE BIN AT BAR. MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: REAR PREP AREA STAND UP FREEZER INTERIOR WITH ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SAID FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP AT BASEMENT DISHWASH AREA UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON BASEMENT FLOOR AROUND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BABY GARAGE FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: REAR PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULBS MISSING END CAPS ALSO BASEMENT CEILING LIGHT BULBS MISSING COVER ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS/PROTECTIVE BARRIER FOR SAID CEILING LIGHT BULBS..
Rodents can transmit Salmonella, Hantavirus, and other serious pathogens through their droppings and urine. Inadequate sanitization allows bacteria to survive and multiply on food contact surfaces. Cross-contamination from improperly sanitized equipment is a common cause of foodborne illness. The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks. Inadequate sanitization allows bacteria to survive and multiply on food contact surfaces. Plumbing issues can cause sewage backup and serious contamination.
This inspection data is sourced directly from Chicago Department of Public Health. For the most current information, please visit the official health department website.
Federal Guidelines: Our reporting follows standards established by the FDA Food Code, CDC Food Safety Guidelines, and USDA Food Safety Standards.
📖 Food Safety Codes: Reference the specific regulations that govern this establishment: Chicago Food Code, FDA Food Code 2022
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