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As of 2026-07-09, Stella's Diner failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Stella's Diner

FAIL

3042 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657

Lakeview · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2026-07-09

Violations at most recent inspection

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.

core violation

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.

core violation

3-304.12: **C** In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage OBSERVED IN-USE KNIVES BEING STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES.

core violation

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.

core violation

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.

core violation

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

core violation

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.

priority violation

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.

priority violation

Inspection history — tap to expand

2026-07-09FAIL

2026-06-26FAIL

2026-04-13PASS

2026-04-07PASS

2025-05-14PASS

Stella's Diner health inspection FAQ

Has Stella's Diner passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

Stella's Diner failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2026-07-09. This reflects the restaurant's current status as tracked by the Chicago Department of Public Health -- GutCheck rebuilds this page from the city's live data feed, so it updates automatically as new inspections are recorded.

What violations did Stella's Diner have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 8 violations at Stella's Diner's most recent inspection on 2026-07-09, including 2 classified as Priority or Priority Foundation. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was Stella's Diner last inspected by the City of Chicago?

Stella's Diner was last inspected on 2026-07-09. GutCheck's data is sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections feed and rebuilt on every deploy, so this date reflects the most recent inspection on file at the time you're viewing this page.