Stella's Diner

July 9, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings7
critical findings0

Failed findings

pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE MAIN FLOOR REAR EXIT DOOR AND BASEMENT EXIT. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. • 6-501.112: **C** Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests OBSERVED OVER 50 TRAPPED ROACHES ON MONITOR TRAPS AND ROACH CARCASSES IN KITCHEN UNDER COLD AND HOT HOLDING UNITS, UNDER 2COMP SINK, LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE, EQUIPMENT STORAGE RACKS AND NEAR FRONT COOLER UNIT. UNDER BOOTHS THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ROACH CARCASSES.
code 38
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: 3-304.12: **C** In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage OBSERVED IN-USE KNIVES BEING STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES.
code 43
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: OBSERVED CONDENSATE DRAINAGE WATER LINE FROM WALK-IN COOLER/ WALKIN FREEZER IN BEASMENT STORAGE/ STAFF LOCKER ROOM DISCHARGING INTO PLASTIC BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO DRAIN CONDENSATE DRAINAGE WATER FROM POINT OF DISCHARGE TO DISPOSAL, SUCH AS TO A FLOOR DRAIN OR OTHER FLOOR-MOUNTED PLUMBING FIXTURE, ACCORDING TO THE LAW AND MAINTAIN.
code 52
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH/ PREP AREAS . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM MECHANICAL VENTILATION. HVAC VENTS AND RETURNS IN DININGING ROOM MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
code 56
Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected

Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT2639087 DATED 6/26/26 38# OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES IN FACILITY, INCLUDING IN DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN. NOTED DURING RE-INSPECTION: OBSERVED 6 LIVE COCKROACHES IN PREP, DISH AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW BE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. MUST CORRECT BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 59
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2633550 CONDUCTED ON 04/07/26. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#47)4-501.11: **C** Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment OBSERVED IN BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR IN DISREPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR. (47)4-204.12: **C** Equipment Openings, Closures and Deflectors OBSERVED GASKETS IN COLD HOLDING ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN (#49)4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. (#55)6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 26, 2026: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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