SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BADOU SENEGALESE CUISINE.

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2055 W HOWARD ST · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 8, 2019 · passed with conditions

6 of 9 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
6 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
43
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Sep 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD.(HANDLES CHICKEN,RICE, ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. (RICE, BEEF,ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

MAY 30
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING BROKEN HANDLE AT WHITE REACH-IN COOLER BY THE DOOR OF PREP/DINING AREA.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MISSING CEILING TILES INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE,REPLACE. FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL AT REAR PREP AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MAR 30
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FOOD IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS STORED INSIDE COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH LID.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,ALONG BASEBOARD AND CORNERS. NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

WATER INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD AT FRONT PREP AREA BY THE TWO DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REAR STORAGE BY THE EXIT DOOR WITH EXCESS ITEMS,UNORGANIZED.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED,ELEVATE 6"OFF THE FLOOR ITEMS NEEDED.

JUN 23
2016
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES NOT CLEAN, WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT IN THE CORNER CERVICES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM AND IN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHIELDS, AND MISSING LIGHT IS REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHIELDS AND INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE NON-WORKING WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ALSO, DISCARD ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT THAT ARE NO LONGER IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 14
2016
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLIES (15)ON WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AND CUSTOMER DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PET CONTROL PROVIDER TO HELP REMOVE/MINIMIZE FLIES AND MAINTAIN. SEROUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON THE NORTH WALL IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO, ALUMINUM FOIL WAS BEING USED TO COVER STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALUMINUM FOIL IS PROHIBITED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; STOVE, GRILL, AND FRYER. INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES, AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES NOT CLEAN, WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT IN THE CORNER CERVICES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM AND IN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHIELDS, AND MISSING LIGHT IS REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHIELDS AND INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE NON-WORKING WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ALSO, DISCARD ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT THAT ARE NO LONGER IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

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JUN 30
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found food items not properly dated in coolers, freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, reach in freezer.

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

Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced, repaired. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, prep table lower shelving, had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Walls that had peeling paint, holes by exposed hand sink in rear prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

MAY 7
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND POTS AND PANS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.(TOOLS, CLOTHES, ETC.)

JUL 15
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED WHITE RICE AT TEMP OF 59F; COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 56.3F TO 56.6F; COOKED VEGETABLE AT TEMP OF 60F; COOKED GROUND BEEF AT TEMP OF 59.1F; COOKED PULLED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 57F;JOLOF RICE(YELLOW RICE) AT TEMP OF 58.8F; FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER,WHICH MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 42F. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURE. POUNDS 6, VALUE 200. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 12
2012
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REPAINT/REPAIR RUSTY/BROKEN FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL WALL BEHIND THE TWO COOLER, SOUTH WALL

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL WALL AROUND WATER PIPE UNDER THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AROUND HOT WATER HANDLE AT MOP SINK.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL WALL BETWEEN FRONT COUNTER AT WEST WALL.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL WALL AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.

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

REPLACE DEAD BULB UNDER THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR CHEST FREEZER

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