MAR 10
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ADA S MCKINLEY.
YOUR CALL. 65/100
661 E 69TH ST · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 10, 2025 · passed with conditions
10 of 17 inspections passed, 3 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 14 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
10 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Aug 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED. MUST OBTAIN AND HAVE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 122024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 12
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR BY THE REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE PAPER AND FLOOR IN THE STORAGE CLOSET UNDER CARTS.
DEC 62023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 6
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP IN THE CABINETS IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF CABINETS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 82022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 8
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE CLOSET NEXT TO THE KITCHEN.
DEC 22021PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 2
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; MUST OBTAIN. SEE COMMENTS BELOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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AUG 162019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 16
2019
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPAIR LEAK AT CEILING IN DINING AREA.
DEC 62018PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 6
2018
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4' GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS ON BOTH SIDES OF EXIT DOOR IN LUNCHROOM .
NOV 272018FAILED7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 27
2018
FAILED
7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE (PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 6- RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND FILE CABINET IN STORAGE CLOSET AND 2- ON FLOOR BEHIND BOX ON FLOOR IN PAPER STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/27/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.COPY OF STATE LICENSE,RECEIPT OF SERVICE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4' GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELF OF CABINETS AT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN LARGE STORAGE CLOSET AND PAPER GOODS STORAGE CLOSET.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS ON BOTH SIDES OF EXIT DOOR IN LUNCHROOM .
MAR 302016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 30
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN STORAGE CLOSET AND REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK.
MAR 282016FAILED6 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 28
2016
FAILED
6 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
REFRIGERATION UNIT AT 45.5 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN REFRIGERATION UNIT AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
NOTED APPROXIMATELY 2LBS OF SLICED MELON AT 44 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
NOTED EMPLOYEES IMPROPERLY SANITIZING MULTI-USE ITEMS. NOTED MULTI-USE ITEMS BEING WASHED AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SOAP AND A BLEACH SANITIZER COMBINED IN ONE SINK BASIN. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER UTENSIL SANITATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT READILY ACCESSIBLE. NOTED MULTI-USE ITEMS BEING RINSED IN THE SAME COMPARTMENT USED FOR HAND WASHING. (AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK)INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER HAND WASHING AND USE OF THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN STORAGE CLOSET AND REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK.
AUG 122015PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 12
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE AT 46.3F.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(7-38-005A)NO CITATION ISSUED
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR REFRIGERATOR.
JAN 172014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 17
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF KITCHEN OVEN, AND LOWER DRAWER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NEED TO REPAIR PEELING WALL PAPER NEXT TO KITCHEN COOLER.
FEB 12013PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 1
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR OUTSIDE OF THE TRASH COMPACTOR ROOM.
JAN 172013FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 17
2013
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND NO COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN TRASH COMPACTOR ROOM AND BEHIND STOVE IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE FOR REVIEW. NO CITATION ISSUED.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR OUTSIDE OF THE TRASH COMPACTOR ROOM.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN CABINETS AND REMOVE DEAD ROACHES.
AUG 212012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 21
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE THE ICE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF KITCHEN CABINETS AND DRAWERS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND THE STOVE AND IN STORAGE CLOSETS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT THE MOP SINK.
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