MAR 26
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK AND LEMONADE.
BEAT. 27/100
7859 S STATE ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 26, 2026 · passed with conditions
Failed 5 of 16 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
5 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
98
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Feb 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS' TRAY OF FOOD ON PREP/TO GO TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM PREP/PACKAGING AREA FOR EATING AND DRINKING.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE SMALL REFRIGERATOR AT COOKSLINE: CATFISH FILLETS 48.9 F, CATFISH NUGGETS 45.9 F, POLISH 45.1 F, HOTDOGS 44.1 F, FETA CHEESE 44.1 F, MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. AMBIENT AIT RECORDED AT 50 F. INFORMED PIC ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE CUT CORD OF REFRIGERATOR TO DISCARD. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED YELLOW WIPING CLOTHS ON VARIOUS PREP TABLES/CUTTING BOARDS AND SURFACES AT COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING BUCKETS WITH APPROPRIATE SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF SURFACES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP STAINS AND CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED LARGE HOLE IN WALL IN WOMENS WASHROOM IN HANDICAP STALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN WOMENS HANDICAP WASHROOM STALL AND IN SOUTHEAST STORAGE ROOM. NOTED LARGE UNUSED ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM FACILITY. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO ENSURE PROPER CLEANING OF FLOORS AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMOKING INSIDE FACILITY. NOTED "SOUR CREAM" CONTAINER IN MENS WASHROOM WITH CIGARETTE BUTT AND ASHES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCONTINUE SMOKING INSIDE FACILITY DUE TO DIRECT VIOLATION OF THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020 (C)
JUN 52025FAILED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 5
2025
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2618254 ON 5-29-25:54-OBSERVED FRONT TWO LIDS MISSING ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIDS AND MAINTAIN. OUTSIDE DUMPSTER SHALL BE COVERED WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
MAY 292025FAILED12 violationsDETAILS
MAY 29
2025
FAILED
12 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTE MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HAND WASING SINK TO PREVENT SPLASH CONTAMINATION.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED HANDLE OF DISPENSING UTENSILS INSIDE SUGAR IN BULK CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANDLE ABOVE SUGAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FRONT TWO LIDS MISSING ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIDS AND MAINTAIN. OUTSIDE DUMPSTER SHALL BE COVERED WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT LOBBY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENITLATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 12024PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 1
2024
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOF, DOOR HAS A GAP UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS AND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE PREP/STORAGE AREAS WITH FOOD/DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, TAPED UP AND LEAKING AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE THE FAUCET. MAINTAIN SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES, VENTS AND WALLS IN THE WAITING AND FOOD PREP AREAS WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP AND FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH A CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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JUN 272022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 27
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING, PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOPS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS. MUST REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND /OR GREASE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ONE MALE EMPLOYEE WITH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
JUN 162022FAILED15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 16
2022
FAILED
15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HOT WATER IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AT 92.3F AND 94.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HOT WATER MUST BE AT MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER RESTORED HOT WATER DURING INSPECTION.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD(DICED ONIONS, BELL PEPPERS) AND COOKED CHICKEN TENDERS NOT DATED IN WALK-IN COOLER. REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED, WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. ALL FOODS DISCARDED AND DENATURED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SUGAR/SPICES NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 40-50 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVING COUNTER. MANAGER ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE SOME OF THE DROPPING, HOWEVER MORE CLEANING AND SANITIZING IS NEEDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE PREPARING/COOKING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. EMPLOYEE PUT ON HAT DURING INSPECTION.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINER USED AS A DISPENSING UTENSIL IN BULK CONTAINERS OF TZATIKI SAUCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES STORED ABOVE FOOD. MANAGER REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED ONLY ONE WORKING SINK STOPPER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS TO FILL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING, PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOPS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS. MUST REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND /OR GREASE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN DINE IN AREA SEVERELY STAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSEVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ONE MALE EMPLOYEE WITH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
AUG 202021PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 20
2021
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR SCREENED EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD SURFACES MUST BE NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING, PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOPS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS. MUST REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND /OR GREASE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
WASHROOM FIXTURES NEED CLEANING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND PREP STATIONS TO REMOVE FOOD AND JUICE SPLATTER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
JUL 282021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 28
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED THE COOK HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH HIS BARE HANDS: OBSERVED COOK PREPARING/ ADDING CONDIMENTS ON TO A CUSTOMERS HAMBURGER SUCH AS TOMATOES AND LETTUCE WITH HIS BARE HAND. INSTRUCTED MANGER THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR SCREENED EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD SURFACES MUST BE NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING, PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOPS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS. MUST REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND /OR GREASE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
WASHROOM FIXTURES NEED CLEANING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND PREP STATIONS TO REMOVE FOOD AND JUICE SPLATTER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
FEB 42021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 4
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR SCREENED EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES (PERSON IN CHARGE AND CASHIER) NOT PROPERLY WEARING FACE COVERINGS WHILE ON PREMISES ENGAGING WITH EACH OTHER AND HANDLING FOOD. OBSERVED FACE COVERING HANGING BELOW THEIR CHINS. MUST PROPERLY MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. FACE COVERING WERE PULLED UP OVER THEIR MOUTH AND NOSE DURING INSPECTION. #7-28-060. CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 12020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 1
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR SCREENED EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.16 OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED AT LEAST TWO EMPLOYEES (PERSON IN CHARGE AND FRYER COOK) NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS WHILE ON PREMISES ENGAGING WITH EACH OTHER AND HANDLING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. FACE COVERING WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. #7-28-060. CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 272020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 27
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR SCREENED EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.16 OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT DATED 1ST ON 8/13/20 AND AGAIN ON 11/19/2020: (57) 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PERSON IN CHARGE ENROLLED TWO ON-SITE FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD SAFETY TRAINING DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION ON SITE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 192020FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 19
2020
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (RAW CHICKEN) DURING INSPECTION. PRESENTED SERVSAFE CERT WITH 2016 EXAM DATE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD(SLICED TOMATOES AND SHREDDED LETTUCE) NOT DATED IN WALK-IN COOLER. REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED, WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 25 RODENT DROPPINGS NOTED DURING INSPECTION. RODENT DROPPINGS WERE PRESENT PREP AREA UNDER USED FRYER OIL CONTAINER, PREP TABLES AND POT STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR SCREENED EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.16 OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-501.18 OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
REFER TO VIOLATION #60
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REFER TO VIOLATION #60
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
REFER TO VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2386034 ON 8/13/20. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (53) 5-501.17 : OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES. (55) 6-501.11 : OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. (57) 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 212020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 21
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD(SLICED TOMATOES, DELI MEAT,ETC) NOT DATED IN WALK-IN COOLER. REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED, WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
AUG 132020FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 13
2020
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD(SLICED TOMATOES, DELI MEAT,ETC) NOT DATED IN WALK-IN COOLER. REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG CORNERS NEAR BULK FISH MIX CONTAINERS, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY ROOM, OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER, DISHWASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD SURFACES MUST BE NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED POP CRATES USED FOR SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
FEB 12018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 1
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REMOVE DISPOSABLE CUP AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS.
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