Chicago
36
BEAT

B&b Ice Cream and Candy

8238 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60620 · Auburn Gresham · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
36/100

Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record

Inspections
16
8 passed
Last Inspected
2026-01-22
Pass Rate
50%
5 failures
Score
36/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2026-01-22)
Failed 5 inspections (2025, 2024, 2020...)
Sanitation issues found across 59 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 10 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 59×
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Other minor 21×
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Food Storage & Handling minor 12×
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Employee Hygiene critical 10×
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste critical
Chemical Safety minor
2026-01-22 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MST DETAIL CLEAN THE COUNTER TOP WHERE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS PLACE. MUST CLEAN THE THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST DEFROST REACH IN FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND PREPPING AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.

2025-03-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM PERSONAL FAN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP /DISH WASHING AREA UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

2025-03-12 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
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 Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR SLIDING GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AND WHITE REFRIGERATOR.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP AREA ,IN REAR STORAGE AREAON FLOOR AND ALONG WOOD WALL BASE TRIM,BEHIND COOLERS AND FREEZERS,STORAGE RACKS,CHIP RACK,LOWER SHELF AT CANDY COUNTER,NEXT TO COUCH,TOILET ROOM (FURNANCE & HOT W...

minor Food Temperature

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON LID OF HOT HOLDING UNIT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST AND SPILLS FROM POP COOLER,PERSONAL FAN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP /DISH WASHING AREA UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2596351 6/14/24 NOT CORRECTED-#36-4-204.112(B) : MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR SMALL TABLE TOP REFRIGERATOR.#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PAC...

2024-06-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 13
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) : MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR SMALL TABLE TOP REFRIGERATOR.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED GAPS ALONG BOTH SIDES OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON TABLE TOP REFRIGERATOR.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES,COUNTER TOPS UNDER SLUSHIE MACHINE.DEFROST GLASS CHEST FREEZERS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL VENTS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING FROM WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES,STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS & WINDOW SILLS IN LOBBY AREA.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BLINKING LIGHT IN REAR AREA.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

2024-06-07 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 20
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1LB. CUT LETTUCE-50.2F-51.8F .4-GALLONS REAL FRUIT SMOOTHIE MIX-48.9F.INSIDE OF PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.4 GALLONS/1LBS.$513....

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 48.3F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CIT...

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR SMALL TABLE TOP REFRIGERATOR.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN REAR HOT WATER TANK AREA ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER AND BEHIND HOT WATER TANK,REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO CHEST FREEZER,HOT DOG MACHINE ON FLOOR NEAR REAR DOOR,SHELVING UNIT ON OTHER SID...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GAPS ALONG BOTH SIDES OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BUCKETS OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA MUST STORE FOOD PRODUCT OFF OF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON REAR TABLES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON TABLE TOP REFRIGERATOR.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES,COUNTER TOPS UNDER SLUSHIE MACHINE.DEFROST GLASS CHEST FREEZERS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CUT DOWN TALL GRASS AND WEEDS IN REAR YARD.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS & WINDOW SILLS IN LOBBY AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL VENTS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING FROM WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES,HOLE IN WALL BEHIND SHELVING UNIT NEAR REAR DOOR & IN BRICK WALL INSIDE OF WATER METER CLOSET,STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BLINKING LIGHT IN REAR AREA.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2023-09-08 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, AND DEFROST AND CLEAN ALL REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND SPILLS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEM, ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. MUST BE ABLE TO EASILY CLEAN AND MONITOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

2023-02-22 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZER, PREP STATION,COUNTER TOP AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST AND MAINTAIN FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOMS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEM, ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND/OR DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR AND FRONT AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

2022-07-14 Pass Canvass
12
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP COOLERS & FREEZERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,PREP TABLES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS AND TOILET ROOM.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A RESIDENTIAL VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE TABLE TOP FRYERS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOOD FOR COMMERCIAL USE.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN FOR FOOD MANAGERS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2021-06-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PACKAGED CAKES NOT LABELED IN DISPLAY COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL ITEMS WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Other

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES BEHIND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2386984 ON 9-9-20:58-OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

2020-09-09 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 12
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG SIDE OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-402.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD PIECES NAILED TO WALL BEHIND DISH AREA HAND SINK.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST DEFROST REAR CHEST FREEZERS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM REAR TABLE,PREP COOLER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL UNDER DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMP SINK,LOOSE WALL BASES IN SAME AREA,MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREAS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE FLICKERING LIGHT IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A VENTILATION HOOD DUCT TO THE OUTSIDE ABOVE 2- TABLE TOP DEEP FRYERS OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

For purposes of this Order, businesses covered by this Order include any for-profit, non-profit, or educational entity, regardless of the nature of the service, the function it performs, or its corporate or entity structure. (a) In addition to the h...

2020-08-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 10
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.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG SIDE OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Violation Codes: 2-402.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD PIECES NAILED TO WALL BEHIND DISH AREA HAND SINK.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL UNDER DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMP SINK,LOOSE WALL BASES IN SAME AREA,MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREAS.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A VENTILATION HOOD DUCT TO THE OUTSIDE ABOVE 2- TABLE TOP DEEP FRYERS OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE FLICKERING LIGHT IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2020-08-11 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 19
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE 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 MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TACO MEAT,JERK CHICKEN,GROUND BEEF,ICE CREAM,ETC) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

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 Food Temperature

FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

OBSERVED TCS FOODS FROM UNAPPROVED SOURCE.MANAGER IS NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE RECEIPTS FOR PRECOOKED (42LBS.JERK CHICKEN,5LBS.STEAK TACO MEAT,19LBS.GROUND BEEF,.5LB.SANDWICHES)STORED IN PLASTIC ZIPLOCK BAGS IN COOLERS AND IN HOT HOLDING UNITS( 10LBS.PACKA...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ON FLOOR AT REAR DOOR,ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK /FURNACE AREA,MOP SINK /TOILET ROOM,UN...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG SIDE OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE ON TOP OF ICE.MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD PIECES NAILED TO WALL BEHIND DISH AREA HAND SINK.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DEFROST REAR CHEST FREEZERS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM REAR TABLE,PREP COOLER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL UNDER DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMP SINK,LOOSE WALL BASES IN SAME AREA,MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREAS.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST INSTALL A VENTILATION HOOD DUCTED TO THE OUTSIDE ABOVE 2- TABLE TOP DEEP FRYERS OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE FLICKERING LIGHT IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

(a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their op...

minor Facility Condition

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

(a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their op...

2019-11-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THE CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. JERK CHICKEN, ITALIAN BEEF, HOT DOGS, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE (ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED) AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPAR...

critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD/CONDTIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATIO...

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURES OR CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE A CLEAN UP KIT TO HANDLE THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND THE REAR HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, DISHES STORED INSIDE OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY, KEEP ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAIN IT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND REAR HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER/SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE 5205.11

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. ITEMS WERE PROVIDED AFTER AN EMPLOYEE WENT TO THE STORE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED SEE 5-205.11.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND THE WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

FOUND MULTI-USE UTENSILS (ICE CREAM SCOOPS) NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN DIPPING WELL. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE ICE CREAM FREEZERS WITH ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER IN THE TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE UTILITY, STORAGE AND MECHANICAL ROOM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MEET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET AND PROVIDE PROOF.

2018-04-10 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2018-04-05 Fail License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 1
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. OBSERVED CLEAR RUBBER HOSE CONNECTED TO GREASE TRAP AND WATER BACKING UP IN COMPARTMENTS WHEN SINK IS IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DRAINPIPE, PROPERLY INSTALL AND REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

2018-04-03 Fail License
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY CONNECT 3-COMPARMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

critical Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO EXPOSED SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND HAND SINK IN WASHROOM. TOILET NOT PROPERLY FLUSHING IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS.

serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL GREASE TRAP ON 3-COMPARMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY CONNECT DIPPER WELL ON ICE CREAM FREEZER.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.

100
Pepe'S Mexican Restaurants
100
Firehouse Steak & Lemonade
50
Italian Fiesta Pizzeria, Inc
77
Pizza Hut 317252
30
Vickys Cafe LLC

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