Chicago
54
YOUR CALL

Brother'S Submarine & Chicken, Inc.

1200 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60636 · West Englewood · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
54/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
18
8 passed
Last Inspected
2026-02-11
Pass Rate
44%
4 failures
Score
54/100
YOUR CALL
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-02-11
Failed 4 inspections (2024, 2022, 2020...)
Sanitation issues found across 73 inspections
Food Storage & Handling issues found across 12 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 73×
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Other serious 15×
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Food Storage & Handling critical 12×
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Employee Hygiene critical 10×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature serious
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Pest Activity critical
Chemical Safety serious
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Facility Condition minor
2026-02-11 Pass Canvass
2
minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Food handler not wearing hair restraints in main prep kitchen. Instructed to wear.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Wall covering panels in dish washing area in poor repair, instructed to repair and provide easily cleaning floor.

2025-03-24 Pass Canvass
8
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES & SHAKERS)

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDED ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS,FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS,GRILL TABLE, PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MICROWAVE,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WINDOW SILLS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES & LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULK FROM ALONG WALL BASE IN WALK IN COOLER TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2024-09-13 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER & 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,DAMAGED WALL IN LOBBY NEAR DOOR

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN LOBBY AREA.

2024-09-06 Fail Complaint
10
serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF APPX. 5LBS. PRE-COOKED CHICKEN AT 101.7F IN A LARGE BUSS PAN ON LOWER SHELF OF ROLLING CART. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 5LBS. $20.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CI...

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME LOWER SHELVING UNITS OF PREP TABLES & WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER & 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & WALK IN COOLER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR DOOR & LOBBY NEAR DOOR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN LOBBY AREA.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2590536 3/6/24 NOT CORRECTED-#373-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS, BULK,FOOD BINS)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#39-3-305.11 : OBSERVED PLASTIC BUCKETS STORED ON FLOOR ...

2024-03-06 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 14
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 Food Storage & Handling

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (ITALIAN BEEF,PRE-COOKED CHICKEN,GROUND BEEF,SLICED GYROS)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER INSPECTION...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 4 LBS.PRE-COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 70.9F IN A BUSS PAN INSIDE OF 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 4LBS. $15.(COS) (PRIORITY 7-38-005)...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED PLASTIC BINS WITH FOOD AND BUCKETS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST STORE OFF OF FLOOR ONTO SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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 CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS,PREP COOLERS, REACH IN COOLERS ,GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,CHIP DISPLAY RACKS, SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,MEAT SLICER,WINDOW SILLS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES,MISSING CEILING TILES,LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE AREA,REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA-DAMAGED FLOOR TILES,WALK IN COOLER- LOOSE THRESHOLD.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING FROM ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT TO ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.DUST BUILD UP ON UPPER WALL IN TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR CASHIER THAT FILLS UP CONDIMENTS SQUEEZE BOTTLES.

2023-08-14 Pass Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

minor Other

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE TRAYS FACING UP AT THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS AND WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS FOR EASY CLEANING

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS, COOKLINE SHELVING, AND ROLLING CARTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE SPILLS ON THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2023-05-22 Pass Canvass
9
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSEVRED SUGAR STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE PREP AREA NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SAUCES UNCOVERED UNDER THE SHELF AT THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO COVER SAUCES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

minor Other

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE TRAYS FACING UP AT THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS AND WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS FOR EASY CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS, COOKLINE SHELVING, AND ROLLING CARTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE SPILLS ON THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WET IN USE MOP STORED IN MOP BUCKET IN THE UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER COOKLINE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2022-08-24 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
11
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF WINDOW LEDGES, GRILL, FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SLICER, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND ROLLING CARTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA AND FAN GUARD IN WALK-IN COOLER, DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2554949 ON 4-27-22:58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

2022-04-27 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
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minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND ROLLING CARTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2535112 ON 10-21-21:57-OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES AND TWO FEMALE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION...

2022-04-19 Fail Complaint
7
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND ROLLING CARTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FRONT TWO LIDS MISSING ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2535112 ON 10-21-21:37-OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SUGAR AND FLOUR IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOODS WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER. 39-OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD ...

2021-10-21 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
12
serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND FISH STORED ABOVE COOKED AND READY TO EAT VEGETABLES(LETTUCE) INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALWAYS TO STORE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS ABOVE THE UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOL...

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED 40LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN IN FRONT REACH IN COOLER WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE MARKED WITH DAY OR DATE TO DISCARD MAXIMUM 7 DAYS. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 40 LBS AT $125.00 .PR...

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERED FROZEN MEAT SITTING IN A METAL PAN WITH COLD WATER NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS. MALE EMPLOYEE PLACE...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SUGAR AND FLOUR IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOODS WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER. BULK ITEMS LABELED DURING INSPECTION.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

minor Other

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES/CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MALE EMPLOYEE INVERTED ALL ARTICLES/CONTAINERS DURING INSPECTION.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SEVERAL REACH IN COOLERS IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA WITH SEVERELY DETERIORATED/DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALLS WITH DIRT AND FOOD/SAUCE SPLATTER AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES AND 2 FEMALE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

2021-03-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE. SEE # 2.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN ( TCS) FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, BEEF-181.0F,(PIC ON DUTY HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF READY TO EAT DELI MEAT ,( SALAMI 44.9F) INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED FOOD AT APPROX 5LBS COST APPROX $10.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSU...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALLS DOORS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS FROM PREP AREA WALLS IN REAR PREP AND DOORS.

2020-10-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 14
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND ALONG SIDE OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Violation Codes: 2-402.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR EMPLOYEES.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Violation Codes: 2-304.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE CLEAN ATTIRE FOR EMPLOYEES.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZER,1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZER AND DRY STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES, GRILL TABLE,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER & COMPRESSOR UNIT,WINDOW SILLS.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ,HOLE IN WALL NEAR REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING ALONG WALLS AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANAB...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

2020-10-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 19
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 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 (CHICKEN,ITALIAN BEEF,GYROS,ETC).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED AT 11:35 A.M.(COS)(PRIORITY...

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)(CITATION ISSUED)

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)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

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. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER & BEHIND DISH STORAGE SHELVES,ON FLOOR UNDER ELECTRICAL PANELS,IN BOTH FURNANCE ROOMS,ON FLOOR BEHIND LARGE INSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. ...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND ALONG SIDE OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR EMPLOYEES.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MUST PROVIDE CLEAN ATTIRE FOR EMPLOYEES.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZER,1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZER AND DRY STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TAB...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES, GRILL TABLE,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER & COMPRESSOR UNIT,WINDOW SILLS.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ,HOLE IN WALL NEAR REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING ALONG WALLS AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.

2019-02-11 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON ...

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (RAW ,FISH, CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE F...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS BELOW CASES OF SODA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER ON SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

2017-07-13 Pass Complaint
6
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED SLICED MELONS IN DISPLAY COOLER.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INVERT ALL STYROFOAM CARRYOUT CONTAINERS AND PAPER TRAYS IN PREP AREA.

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

2016-07-29 Pass License Re-Inspection
1
minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER IS NEEDED TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.

2016-07-19 Fail License
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER TO PROPERLY WASH DISHES AND HANDS. MUST SUPPLY ADEQUATE HOT WATER TO FILL THE WASH BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO WASH HANDS IN THE HANDWASHING SINKS. A LARGER HOT WATER HEATER IS NEEDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7...

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. MUST SEPARATE THE FOOD PREP AREA FROM THE PUBLIC AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD. THE FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT CLOSED OFF FROM THE STORE DISPLAY AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

minor Facility Condition

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

THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE REAR PREP AREA ARE NOT SHIELDED. MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON ALL FIXTURES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. 3 SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ALLOW THE BASINS TO FILL WITH WATER.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER IS NEEDED TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.

100
Nick'S Gyros
96
Checkers Drive-in Restaurants, Inc
63
New Attitude
69
Chicago Soul Sandwich
45
Sharks Fish & Chicken

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