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7901 S WENTWORTH AVE · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO
4 of 8 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 14 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 62025PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
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 ON IT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR PAINT SHELVES.
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 #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 FOR VIOLATION PENALTY.
AUG 42025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUL 182025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
DEC 162024PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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)
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS)
3-305.11 : OBSERVED SEVERAL BUCKETS OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER MUST ELEVATE OFF OF FLOOR AND STORE PROPERLY.
3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.
4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE HANDLE ON STEAM TABLE LID.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL WINDOW SILLS.
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.
6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS AND WINDOW SILLS IN PREP AREA (SAUCE).
DEC 42024FAILED18 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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)
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)
OBSERVED A ZAPPER FLY LIGHT ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE MONITORING EQUIPMENT WHERE DESIGNATED.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS)
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 ISSUED)
OBSERVED SEVERAL BUCKETS OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER MUST ELEVATE OFF OF FLOOR AND STORE PROPERLY.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DEEP GROOVES AND BUILD UP ON CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP COOLER.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE HANDLE ON STEAM TABLE LID.
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL WINDOW SILLS.
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND TILES THROUGHOUT.
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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL BEHIND TOILET .
MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS AND WINDOW SILLS IN PREP AREA (SAUCE).
MUST HANG UP WET MOPS FROM FLOOR AND IN MOP BUCKET TO DRY PROPERLY.
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 FOOD STORAGE UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN REAR AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS. #49-4-601.11(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. #55-6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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JAN 182024PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT WEST & EAST DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY
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.
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER.
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
4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HEAVILY SOILED AND WORN CUTTING BOARD ON REAR PREP TABLE
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
6-201.11 : MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALL ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.
JAN 112024FAILED24 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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)
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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 EMPLOYEE WENT TO GARBAGE CAN AND LIFTED THE LID TO PUT TRASH IN WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON AND WENT TO PREPARE FOOD AGAIN WITHOUT HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.HANDS WERE WASHED DURING INSPECTION(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA & TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS & SQUEEZE BOTTLES) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT WEST & EAST DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCT STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST ELEVATE OFF OF FLOOR "6" AND MAINTAIN.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT KNOWING WHEN TO CHANGE GLOVES AFTER EVERU POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(COS)
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 CLEANABLE SURFACE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER.
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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HEAVILY SOILED AND WORN CUTTING BOARD ON REAR PREP TABLE.
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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT REAR HAND SINK.MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM FAUCET OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR.
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)
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.
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.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING MUST UPDATE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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 3 COMP SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING(POOR REPAIR). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO BE ABLE TO SET UP SINK WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.#55- 6-501.13 : FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
MAR 32023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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