JUN 12
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CHISME EXPRESS INC..
YOUR CALL. 52/100
5955 S PULASKI RD · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 12, 2025 · passed
14 of 23 inspections passed, 3 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 17 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
23
14 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
112
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Apr 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS UNCOVERED STORED IN PREP AREA COOLER NEAR THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS/COVERINGS. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS (SODA POP) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-502.11(A;C) MISSING LID FOR ICE MACHINE, USING A GARBAGE BAG AS COVER. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER COVER FOR ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. RUST NOTED AT BOTTOM OF GREASE TRAP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOPS IN AND NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
MAR 202025PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 20
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN UPRIGHT COOLERS: RICE 54.2F, RED SALSA 53.9F, EGGS 52.3F, BEANS 47.9F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME APPROX 30LBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
BOTH UPRIGHT COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. AMBIENT TEMPERATURES OF 55.6F AND 59.0F. ALSO NOTED CONDENSOR LEAKING ON FLOOR FROM COOLERS. COOLERS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MISSING LID FOR ICE MACHINE, USING A GARBAGE BAG AS COVER. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER COVER FOR ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. RUST NOTED AT BOTTOM OF GREASE TRAP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN
MAR 62024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 6
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
DEAD ROACHES NOTED ON GLUEBOARDS. INSTD TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CARDBOARD LINING NOTED ON SHELVES AND ALUMUNUM FOIL ON SURFACES AT INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RUSTY SURFACES NOTED ON DOOR HANDLE OF WALK IN COOLER AND UNDERSIDE OF STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR NEAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. WOOD SHELVES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR WITH WORN AND CRUMBLING SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE ACCUMULATION: INTERIOR CABINET OF FRYER, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS OF DOORS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL LEGS, WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT, AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN AND WATER LEAKING PROFUSELY FROM DRAIN PIPE WHEN WATER DRAINING FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PLUMBER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND REPAIRED ISSUE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PROPERLY DRAINING 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNNECESSARY ITEMS IN OUTISDE REAR STORAGE UNIT. STORAGE UNIT USED FOR SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS, AND OTHER ITEMS. UNABLE TO ACCESS ENTIRE UNIT DUE TO EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AREA AND MAINTAIN TO BE ABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR TILES MISSING AND CRACKED AT FRONT PREP AREA NEAR CHICKEN ROASTING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CEILING IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE PIZZA OVEN. HOLE IN WALL NEAR WALK IN COOLER. WALL BEHIND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR, EXCESSIVE CAULKING AND COVERING ON WALL NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
MAY 152023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 15
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT DRAINPIPE ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT TWO COMPARTMENT DRAINPIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 232023PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 23
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CUTTING AND HANDLING READY TO EAT CILANTRO WITH BARE HANDS, ALSO FRESH CUT/WOUND NOTED ON TOP OF HAND. INSTD TO BANDAGE AND WEAR GLOVES AT ALL TIMES WHEN WOUNDS ON HANDS. ALSO BARE HAND CONTACT IS PROHIBITED WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010 PRIORITY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTI USE UTENSILS WITH ONLY SOAP AND WATER, RINSING OFF AND PLACING ON DRAINBOARD TO DRY. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP NOR ANY SANITIZER USED. INSTD ON PROPER SET UP OF SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE OF ALL MULTI USE EQUIPMENT. MULTI USE EQUIPMENT WAS PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED AFTER INSTRUCTED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN (SALT, RICE, ETC)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
EXCESSIVE RUST ON WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALK IN COOLER FLOOR IN DISREPAIR, EXCESSIVE RUST AND UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE AS SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALK IN COOLER FLOOR NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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DEC 82021PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
DEC 8
2021
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DOOR HANDLES TO WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
GARBAGE CAN IN TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ALL EMPLOYEES IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS IN NEED OF ALLERGAN CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 222020FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 22
2020
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN REAR UNUSED REACH IN COOLER AROUND CONDENSOR IN REAR PIZZA OVEN. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR UPDATED SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH AROUND DOOR FRAME. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
SODA 2 LITERS WITH CRATES STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE MATERIALS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
SMALL LEAKS UNDER PIPES AT 2-COMPARTMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ITEMS AT REAR OUTISDE AREA (BOXES, CRATES, CANS, ALUMINUM, ETC) INSTD TO REMOVE ALL AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND GRILL NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
JUL 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD NOT LABELED AND DATED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH DATE WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT VENTILATION HOOD AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ONE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 262019FAILED14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 26
2019
FAILED
14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK (77.1F-79.3F) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD NOT LABELED AND DATED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH DATE WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND AND BETWEEN MONITOR EQUIPMENT AND SAFE, 30 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE UNUSED PIZZA OVEN, 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE COMPRESSOR UNIT OF UNUSED PIZZA PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILLS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AN MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT VENTILATION HOOD AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ONE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JAN 102018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 10
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP LINE PITTED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES, INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF CHICKEN ROASTER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.
MAR 172017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 17
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES OIN THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FRONT CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER/UNDER STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE WALLS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND OUTSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FEB 252016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 25
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN DISCOLORED MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE OFF THE FLOOR 6 INCHES. FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED AOF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL COOLERS MUST HAVE THERMOMETERS MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 152015PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 15
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED # 45 OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE, NO FOOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. REPORT # 1522370, DATE 1/27/2015, CORRECT BY DATE 4/27/2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE FRONT CEILING FANS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
JAN 272015PASSED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 27
2015
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
THE FOOD IS NOT LABELED AND DATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING MOTMAINTAINED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, CONDENSATION LINE LEAKING INTO A BUCKET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO RUSTY COOLER STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/OR REPLACE. OBSERVED THE REAR BOX FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSTULATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE. OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE STORAGE SHELFS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, PIZZA OVEN, EXTERNAL BULK CONTAINERS AND GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE A.. OF THEM
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS AND UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, NEED TO REPLACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE WALLS AND CEILING NOT CLEAN IN THE FRONT BEHIND THE SOUTH COOLERS, AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT A LIGHT COLOR.ALSO OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO REATTACH THE WALL COVING BEHIND THE PIZZA OVEN.AND CLEAN ALL WALL VENTS DUSTY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR AND SEAL ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA SO NO INSECTS OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS, INSTRUCTED TO RPOVIDE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COPIES ON PREMISES.
NOV 172014PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 17
2014
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
THE FOOD IS NOT LABELED AND DATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, PIZZA OVEN, EXTERNAL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL OF THEM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS AND UNDERNEATH ALL THE EQUIPMENT HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR AND SEAL ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
FEB 202014PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 20
2014
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR AND SEAL ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
FEB 62014FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 6
2014
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
THE BACK DOOR HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020 INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE BACK DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN I64.3F, BEANS 36.2F, RICE 145.1F, ETC) MUST HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE LARGE PREP TABLE SHELF UNDERNEATH AND LEGS THICK WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FILTERS UNDERNEATH THE HOOD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS AND UNDERNEATH ALL THE EQUIPMENT HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR AND SEAL ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
MAR 82013PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
MAR 8
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEANS, RICE, ETC) MUST HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
COOKED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO DO SO.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, PITTED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM SHELVES UNDER COOKING LINE AND PAINT RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO HAVE SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE BINS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DRAIN IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN AND MISSING COVER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PROVIDE COVER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTSHIELD MISSING IN REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
IMPROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS BEING USED (CUPS, BOWLS, ETC) AND BEING STORED IN FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS (LADLES, SCOOPS, ETC) AND STORE PROPERLY.
MAR 82012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 8
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING, ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 282011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 28
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT REAR AND FRONT PREP TABLES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 142011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 14
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT REAR AND FRONT PREP TABLES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
APR 52010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 5
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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. CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS IN PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THEMOMETERS TO THE REACH IN COOLERS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WERE HATS, CAPS OR HAIR NETS WHEN WORKING AROUND FOOD.
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