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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE IN THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED THE SILVER METAL SHELF INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE CENTER AREA OF THE COOLER HAS RUST O...

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILE AT THE BASE OF THE WALL BY THE DRIVE THRU WINDOW; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WALL TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO COVER/SEAL HOLE IN WALL.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM JULY 18, 2025 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED...

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING ON THE INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS AND BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDERNEATH THE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST WHERE NEEDED.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (POLISH,HAMBURGER,TACOS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS)

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 : OBSERVED SEVERAL BUCKETS OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER MUST ELEVATE OFF OF FLOOR AND STORE PROPERLY.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE HANDLE ON STEAM TABLE LID.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL WINDOW SILLS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS AND WINDOW SILLS IN PREP AREA (SAUCE).

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (POLISH,HAMBURGER,TACOS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:35 A.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED...

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK AND REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK DEVICES NOT DISPENSING.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED A ZAPPER FLY LIGHT ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE MONITORING EQUIPMENT WHERE DESIGNATED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS)

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND, ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN TOILET ROOM, PREP & DISHWASHING AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/4/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)(CITATION ISSUE...

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SEVERAL BUCKETS OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER MUST ELEVATE OFF OF FLOOR AND STORE PROPERLY.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DEEP GROOVES AND BUILD UP ON CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP COOLER.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE HANDLE ON STEAM TABLE LID.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL WINDOW SILLS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND TILES THROUGHOUT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL BEHIND TOILET .

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS AND WINDOW SILLS IN PREP AREA (SAUCE).

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST HANG UP WET MOPS FROM FLOOR AND IN MOP BUCKET TO DRY PROPERLY.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2588212 1/18/24 NOT CORRECTED.#47-4-102.11 : OBSERVED BLACK LARGE GARBAGE BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.#47-4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FO...

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT WEST & EAST DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-102.11 : OBSERVED SEVERAL GARBAGE CANS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.AS WELL AS BLACK AND YELLOW LARGE GARBAGE BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER ,UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN REAR AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HEAVILY SOILED AND WORN CUTTING BOARD ON REAR PREP TABLE

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLES, GRILL TABLES, SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,ALL EQUIPMENT,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALL ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (STEAK,CHICKEN,ITALIAN BEEF,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY MALE FOOD HANDLER OBSERVED HIM WITH CELL PHONE IN HAND FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AND THEN PUT PHONE ON PREP TABLE AND PLACED ON PLASTIC GLOVES TO PREPARE A FOOD ORDER WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS AND THEN AGAIN THE SAME EM...

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA & TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS & SQUEEZE BOTTLES) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN CORNER OF PALLET OF COOKING OIL.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/11/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(...

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT WEST & EAST DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCT STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST ELEVATE OFF OF FLOOR "6" AND MAINTAIN.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT KNOWING WHEN TO CHANGE GLOVES AFTER EVERU POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(COS)

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED SEVERAL GARBAGE CANS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.AS WELL AS BLACK AND YELLOW LARGE GARBAGE BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER ,UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN REAR AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST ELIMINATE CARDBOARD FROM GRILL TABLE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEA...

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HEAVILY SOILED AND WORN CUTTING BOARD ON REAR PREP TABLE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLES, GRILL TABLES, SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,ALL EQUIPMENT,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT REAR HAND SINK.MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM FAUCET OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BOTH OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINERS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP OF LIDS AND GROUND HAS SOLID GREASE WITH TRASH AND DEBRIS MIXED IN MUST REMOVE GREASE,TRASH AND DEBRIS AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN DISH WASHING AREA,DAMAGED WALL AT DRIVE THRU AREA. MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALL ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS.FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING MUST UPDATE AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2572074 3/3/23 NOT CORRECTED.#49- 4-602.13 : MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FANS AND WALLS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.#51-: 5-205.15 : OBSERVED THE...

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FANS AND WALLS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE 3 COMP SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING(POOR REPAIR). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO BE ABLE TO SET UP SINK WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.