Chicago
19
BEAT

Babas Halal

7901 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60620 · Auburn Gresham · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
19/100

Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record

Inspections
15
3 passed
Last Inspected
2026-01-07
Pass Rate
20%
5 failures
Score
19/100
BEAT
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-01-07
Failed 5 inspections (2024, 2024, 2021...)
Sanitation issues found across 67 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 9 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 67×
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Other minor 24×
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Food Temperature serious 14×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety minor
2026-01-07 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER RUSTED. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP AROUND THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID FOR UNISEX TOILET ROOM AS REQUIRED.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AND CLEAN BULB.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

2025-01-08 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN IN TOILET ROOM.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1LB. SHREEDED LETTUCE-52.2F.1.5LBS. SLICED TOMATO-55.4F ..5LB DICED TOMATO-52.3F ON TOPSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND 5LBS. PRE-COOKED CHICKEN WINGS-57.0F IN A PLASTIC BUSS PAN IN WALK IN COOLER. P...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE AREA MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR PANEL ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER.

2024-12-16 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE BRICKS HOLDING UP GRILL THAT HAVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP; THEY'RE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 : MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK

2024-12-10 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 9
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPING ON THE PREP TABLE UNDERNEATH THE MEAT SLICER, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA, AND ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE OFFICE DESK. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 : MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE BRICKS HOLDING UP GRILL THAT HAVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP; THEY'RE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES .

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2608378 12/3/24 NOT CORRECTED.#54-5-501.15 : STILL OBSERVED ALL TWO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES ABOVE RIM LIDS WIDE OPEN NOT ABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO OVERFL...

2024-12-03 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 19
critical Documentation & 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)

critical Documentation & 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 (FRIED CHICKEN, STEAK, GRILLED CHICKEN, TACOS, ETC.)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 4:07 P.M. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

THE HAND WASHING SINK WAS NOT ACCESSIBLE; OBSERVED A SMALL PAN AND A SCRUBBER INSIDE OF THE HAND SINK; ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND STAFF TOILET ROOM PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN IN TOILET ROOM.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS SUCH AS 10 LBS. COOKED CHICKEN AT 121.8F AND 8LBS. SLICED GYROS MEAT-78.3F ON LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 1...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 6LBS.COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 61.0F IN WALK-IN COOLER.THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 6LBS. $20.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF COOKING OIL FROM FLOOR AND STORE PROPERLY.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER SHELF UNDER HAND SINK VANITY IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE BRICKS HOLDING UP GRILL THAT HAVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP; THEY'RE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS, OVERHEAD STORAGE SHELVES,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ALL THREE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES ABOVE RIM LIDS WIDE OPEN NOT ABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO OVERFLOWING OF GARBAGE. MUST HAVE LIDS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2596159 6/12/24 NOT CORRECTED.#36-4-204.112(B): MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT COOLER.:#37- 3-302.12: MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND BULK CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #38-6-202.15: MUS...

2024-06-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 13
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) : MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT COOLER.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND BULK CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

minor Other

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

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

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR HANDLES ON 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1 & 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,LOOSE FANGUARD COVER IN WALK IN FREEZER,EXTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES AND AROUND PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CARTS,COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH DRINK MACHINES.MUST REMOVE ICE FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,MISSING CEILING TILE OVER DRINK MACHINES.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM BOTH FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4) : PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2595054 5/22/24 NOT CORRECTED.#57-2-102.13 : INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS. #58-2-102.13 : OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HIS ALLER...

2024-05-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 17
critical Sanitation

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)

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED FOODS SUCH AS 6LBS.PRE-COOKED CHICKEN 90.7F.IN A PAN ON TABLE.2LBS. SLICED GYROS-104.0F IN A PAN ON LOWER SHELF.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 8LBS. ...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS AT 20LBS. COOKED DICED CHICKEN-64.3F-74.8F.9LBS. COOKED STEAK-64.9F-68.0F.2LBS. SLICED GYROS-64.0F. INSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR B...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 60.3F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-3...

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT COOLER.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND BULK CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

minor Other

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

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES AND AROUND PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR HANDLES ON 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1 & 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,LOOSE FANGUARD COVER IN WALK IN FREEZER,EXTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CARTS,COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH DRINK MACHINES.MUST REMOVE ICE FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,MISSING CEILING TILE OVER DRINK MACHINES.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM BOTH FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2578516 7/11/23 NOT CORRECTED.#57-2-102.13 : INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS. #58-2-102.13 : OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE AND ...

2023-07-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
7
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER: SUCH AS 20LBS OF CHICKEN AT 48.9F, 5lbs OF POLISH AT 53.0F, 10LBS OF HOT DOGS AT 50.0F,25lbs OF FISH AT 55.2F. TOTAL WEIGHT 60lbs AT $350 COST DISCARDED AND DE...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED REACH IN FRONT COOLER WHICH HOLDS TCS FOODS WITH AN IMPROPER AMIBENT TEMP OF 53F. ALSO IN POOR REPAIR(RUBBER GASKET TORN. WHICH PREVENT DOOR FROM CLOSING PROPERLY) INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE SAID COOLER UTIL IT CAN PROPERLY HOLD TEMP AT 4...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON COUNTER TOP AND PREP TABLE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CART,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLER, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINETS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2022-05-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 8LBS. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS 81.4F IN A PLASTIC BIN ON PREP TABLE.4LBS. SLICED GYROS MEAT 84.1F IN A PAN ON PREP TABLE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. ...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 4LBS. SLICED GYROS MEAT 73.8F IN PREP COOLER.20LBS. CUT LETTUCE 47.7F-48.1F .30LBS. AU JUS 49.6F-53.4F . 78 LBS. ITALIAN BEEF 51.8F-54.3F.120LBS. RAW CHICKEN WINGS 46.6F-46.9F.80LBS. MARINATED CHICK...

minor Other

29. COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 54.9F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CART,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLER, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS, GARBAGE CANS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER, ALONG WALL BASES,UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.

2021-03-31 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

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)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

minor Other

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON BOTTOM SURFACES OF COOLERS, DEBRIS ON BOTTOM SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2021-03-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

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)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TZATZIKI SAUCE 62.2F, SLICED TOMATOES 60.6F, DICED TOMATOES 53.2F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND $10 OF PRODUCT. COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, P...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 53.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES UNDER POP MACHINE, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-0...

minor Other

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLE AND GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON BOTTOM SURFACES OF COOLERS, GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2020-06-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

critical Documentation & 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,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

critical Documentation & Training

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

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES. PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS,MEAT SLICER,STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID FOR UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN LOBBY.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.

2020-06-11 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 14
critical Documentation & Training

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)

minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 1- DOOR PREP COOLER.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES. PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS,MEAT SLICER,STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID FOR UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE CANS OVER FLOWING WITH TRASH AND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON LID.MUST HAVE GARBAGE IN TRASH CAN AND LIDS TIGHT FITTING.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN LOBBY.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER AND CASHIER NOT WEARING FACE COVERING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

MUST PROVIDE 6FT.SOCIAL DISTANCE FOOT MARKINGS IN LOBBY AREA AND MAINTAIN.

2019-08-22 Pass License Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNUSED EQUIPMENT (ICE MACHINE) ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS ON BULBS ABOVE HOOD. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

2019-08-12 Fail License
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

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

Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to maintain records on premises. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-010.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Observed incomplete clean-up kit not containing sanitizer effective against norovirus. Instructed to add and maintain a sanitizer effective against norovirus. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Observed a reach in cooler maintaining an ambient temperature of 49F. Instructed to repair and maintain all coolers at or below 41F. Priority Violation 7-38-005.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Observed 20 mouse droppings in rear prep area on unused microwave and far rear area near utility sink. Instructed to remove, clean, sanitize, and maintain rodent free facility. No evidence of pest control service on site. Priority Foundation Violatio...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

no pest control logbook or proof of service. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c)

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Observed low pressure on water in 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain adequate water pressure. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-025

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Observed raw, untreated wood behind soda fountain in front prep area. Instructed to treat wood so it is not absorbent.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Observed multiple unused pieces of equipment throughout facility including an ice maker, soda fountain, microwaves, a prep table, and various boxes and utensils. Instructed to remove and maintain.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Observed build up of dirt and debris on caulk near front prep area and on floors throughout the facility. Instructed to clean and maintain.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Observed bulbs in kitchen hood without light guards. Instructed to install and maintain.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Observed build up of dirt and dust on fan in washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Observed no evidence of allergen training for certified manager. Instructed to complete and maintain record on premises.

100
Pepe'S Mexican Restaurants
100
Firehouse Steak & Lemonade
70
Dolphin Fish & Chicken
67
Sharks Fish & Chicken
18
K.c. Hoagie Shop

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