SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BABAS 63 & DAMEN.

BEAT. 23/100

2006 W 63RD ST · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 13, 2026 · passed with conditions

Failed 3 of 15 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
7 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
87
includes 20 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Aug 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 13
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No hand soap provided to prep/restroom hand wash sinks, Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No paper towel, no hand drying devices provided at all hand wash sinks, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c).

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

Improper thawing, found frozen fish being thawed in cold standing water water, instructed to thaw according to health code, ie.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

No food temperature measuring device , no thermometer on site, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Broken sink stoppers for 3-comp sink, instructed to repair and maintain.

APR 30
2025
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM & LEFT SIDE DOOR FRAME OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE.

APR 24
2025
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

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

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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,SLICED TOMATO,SHREEDED LETTUCE) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:40 A.M. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 30LBS. FULLY COOKED ITALIAN BEEF-54.3F IN POT AND 5 GALLONS BUCKET SOUR CREAM-50.0F IN 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 71.7 LBS.$100.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 53.1F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 1- LIVE ROACH IN CREVICES AT SERVICE COUNTER AND SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES AT MOTORS OF BOTH CHEST FREEZERS AND 2- DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REMOVE DEAD ROACHES CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/24/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLE,LID OF GREASE TRAP OF 3- COMP SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MAR 14
2025
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 7
2025
FAILED
15 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM AND REMOVE TAPE AT PIPE OF SAME.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS.- PRE- COOKED CHICKEN AT 99.1F IN A BUSS PAN ON ROLLING CART.5LBS. ITALIAN BEEF- 121.3F.ON DISH STORAGE RACK.3LBS. SLICED GYROS-75.2F ON PREP TABLE.PRODUCT WAS DSCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX.11LBS.$72.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD SUCH AS 10LBS. COOKED CHICKEN PHILLY MEAT AT 82.8F INSIDE OF SLIDING REACH IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 10LBS. $100.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST ELEVATE BOXED FOOD AND PAPER SUPPLIES FROM FLOORS AND STORE PROPERLY.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST STORE PROPERLY.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AND CARRYOUT FOOD TRAYS NEEDS TO BE INVERTED TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALLS AND REMOVE TAPE COVERING HOLE IN TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2596557 6/20/24 NOT CORRECTED-#38-6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP IN BETWEEN AND ALONG BOTTOM OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLE, FRYER CABINETS,REACH IN COOLERS,REACH IN FREEZER,DOOR JAMS,SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.#55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILE IN LOBBY,LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES & STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.#56-6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.#57- 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

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JUN 20
2024
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP IN BETWEEN AND ALONG BOTTOM OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

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

4-501.11 : MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM AROUND GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLE, FRYER CABINETS,REACH IN COOLERS,REACH IN FREEZER,DOOR JAMS,SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.13 : MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL BASE AND FLOOR BEHIND POP COOLER NEAR MOP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE SHELVING UNIT IN TOILET ROOM,DAMAGED WALL TILE IN LOBBY,LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES & STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 10
2024
FAILED
15 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINKS IN DISH WASHING AND PREP AREAS. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 10LBS.COOKED CHICKEN-118.5F,8LBS COOKED STEAK-105.8F INSIDE OF REACH IN FREEZERR.1.5LBS. COOKED ONIONS-92.7F.1.5LBS. COOKED BELL PEPPERS-101.7F ON PREP TABLE NEXT TO GRILL.2LBS. COOKED CHICKEN-77.0F INSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.OF OR BELOW.APPX.23LBS. $145.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 8- LIVE ROACHES ON PIPE BEHIND 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER, WHEEL BASES OF CHEST FREEZER.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/10/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP IN BETWEEN AND ALONG BOTTOM OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

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

MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM AROUND GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.

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

MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINED ON GRILL TABLE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLE, FRYER CABINETS,REACH IN COOLERS,REACH IN FREEZER,DOOR JAMS,SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL BASE AND FLOOR BEHIND POP COOLER NEAR MOP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE SHELVING UNIT IN TOILET ROOM,DAMAGED WALL TILE IN LOBBY,LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES & STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREAS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 24
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WHEELES ENCRUST WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING WHERE PRODUCE IS STORED.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE FILTERS AND HOOD DIRTY WITH DUST AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 20
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WHEELES ENCRUST WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING WHERE PRODUCE IS STORED.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE FILTERS AND HOOD DIRTY WITH DUST AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 14
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WHEELES ENCRUST WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING WHERE PRODUCE IS STORED.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE FILTERS AND HOOD DIRTY WITH DUST AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (57 & 58) NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2570124, DATE 1-23-23. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR MORE CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. MUST COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

JAN 23
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AS REQUIRED WHILE PREPARING, HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BURGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-012.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND DEFROST THE FRONT REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILL AND ICE BUILD UP. ALL CLEAN THE REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. MUST COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

APR 13
2020
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE NOR SUPPLIES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

TOWELS BEING USED TO LINE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER AND DRY STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL TOWELS SO AS SURFACE TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS/INBETWEEN FRYERS, AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL WILL EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS AND FOOD RESIDUE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANLDER MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

DEC 12
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. INSTD TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 25
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPest Activity
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND PREPARATION. OBSERVED 5 FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILING WITH DEAD FLIES IN PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTD TO UTILIZE PROPER CONTROL PEST CONTROLS MEASURES. VIOLATION 7-38-005A SERIOUS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FRYER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, OFF HINGES. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

AUG 9
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST INSTALL END CAPS ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO VENTILATION FAN IS INSTALLED IN THE WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.

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