Chick-fil-a Ford City
Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2026-02-24 Pass Complaint CRITICAL 1 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP BETWEEN THE FRONT ENTRY DOORS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
2025-11-19 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR AT THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING...ALSO OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS NEEDED.
2025-04-02 Pass Complaint 2 ▾
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
MALE FOOD EMPLOYEE PREPARING BEVERAGES AND HANDLING ICE WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD (FOOD DEFINITION INCLUDES ICE AND BEVERAGES)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FAN COVERS OF WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. UNDERNEATH DOOR HANDLES OF ALL UPRIGHT COOLERS IN CHICKEN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
2024-04-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO STAFF WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON-SITE AT TIME IN WHICH FACILITY PREPARING TCS FOODS ( CHICKEN, MAC AND CHEESE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON-SITE A...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BASE COVING IN THE EMPLOYEE BREAK AREA, WALK-IN COOLER, AND INSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
2023-08-28 Pass Short Form Complaint 1 ▾
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST COMPLY AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
2023-07-05 Pass Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP (WORN WEATHER STRIP). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS AROUND THE FRYERS DIRTY (GREASE & DEBRIS). MUST CLEAN AND MAITAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST COMPLY AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
2023-04-20 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP (WORN WEATHER STRIP). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO FIND SOURCE AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE ICE MACHINE DIRTY AND THE FLOORS AROUND THE FRYERS DIRTY (GREASE & DEBRIS). MUST CLEAN AND MAITAIN.
2022-06-22 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO ELIMINATE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALL AND ATTACHED PIPING BEHIND WAREWASH MACHINE WITH DUST/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
2021-10-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
REAR SERVICE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE ON HAIR RESTRAINTS WITH ALL HAIR IN RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DOOR HANDLES ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. GREASE ON FRYER WHEELS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER AND BUILD UP IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2021-10-01 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 8-10 HOUSE FLIES IN REAR BAG POP AREA. 2 FRUIT FLIES AS WELL. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREA. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS REMOVE STANDING WATER AND BUILD UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE ON HAIR RESTRAINTS WITH ALL HAIR IN RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DOOR HANDLES ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. GREASE ON FRYER WHEELS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER AND BUILD UP IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2020-11-17 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THAT EMPLOYEES HAVE BEEN TRAINED ON THE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DRIVE THRU PAYMENT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM CENTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE
2020-11-12 Fail License CRITICAL 9 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
SEE VIOLATION#2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THAT EMPLOYEES HAVE BEEN TRAINED ON THE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED REAR PREP SALAD COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL BOOK PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DRIVE THRU PAYMENT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM CENTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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