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Chicken Shack

2517 W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60652 · Ashburn · Restaurant · Medium risk
YOUR CALL
63/100

Mixed record — 1 of 3 inspections passed

Inspections
3
1 passed
Last Inspected
2012-05-16
Pass Rate
33%
1 failure
Score
63/100
YOUR CALL
Failed 1 inspection (2010)
Other issues found across 2 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 12×
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Other critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Pest Activity critical
2012-05-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
8
serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ONE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHEN FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.CONDENSATION LINE NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED TO FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER HAS SMALL CONTAINERS TO CATCH THE WATER NEED TO REMOVE CON...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE IN THE BOX FREEZER NEED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND CLEAN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS DOOR TRA...

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER(NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME),ALSO UNDER THE COOKING AREA FRYERS AND PREP TABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.NOTED HOLES IN WALL BEHIND BOX FREEZER, UNDER MOP SINK,AND ACROSS FROM FREEZER.

minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED IN PREP AREA AND OVER OVEN. NEED TO PROVIDE SHIELDS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. DOOR NOT SELF C...

minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.CLUTTER IN SIDE / AND REAR STORAGE AREA NEED TO REMOV...

2010-10-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN SAME. REMOVE CONTACT PAPER FROM STORAGE SHELVES AND PAINT SAME WITH A LIGHT COLOR

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF HOOD NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT AND SEAL ANY HOLES NOTED IN CEILING AND WALLS. FAN COVER OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME. PROVIDE OUTLET COVERS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME

2010-10-21 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT MAINTAINED, UNABLE TO DRAIN. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE TO MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE. HOLES ALSO NOTED IN VARIOUS AREAS AROUND PIPES IN CEILING AND IN WALLS. INSTD TO SEAL ALL HOLES INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND DROPPINGS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN SAME. REMOVE CONTACT PAPER FROM STORAGE SHELVES AND PAINT SAME WITH A LIGHT COLOR.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CELAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEEZERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, STORAGE RACKS THRU-OUT.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF HOOD NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT AND SEAL ANY HOLES NOTED IN CEILING AND WALLS. FAN COVER OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME. PROVIDE OUTLET COVERS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA.

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