CHISME EXPRESS INC..

Chicago Health Dept

5955 S PULASKI RD · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2025).

23 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

112

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 12

2025

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOPS IN AND NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

MAR 20

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Food Temperature

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

Minor Food Temperature

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

Minor Sanitation

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 6

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

DEAD ROACHES NOTED ON GLUEBOARDS. INSTD TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 15

2023

PASS 2 violations

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 23

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Serious Sanitation

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN (SALT, RICE, ETC)

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 8

2021

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

GARBAGE CAN IN TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL EMPLOYEES IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS IN NEED OF ALLERGAN CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 31

2020

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 22

2020

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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).

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SODA 2 LITERS WITH CRATES STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES.

Minor Sanitation

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

GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE MATERIALS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SMALL LEAKS UNDER PIPES AT 2-COMPARTMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND GRILL NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

JUL 15

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Sanitation

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

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

Serious Other

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

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ONE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

JUN 26

2019

FAIL 14 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Sanitation

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

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)

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Serious Other

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

Critical Pest Activity

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)

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AN MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ONE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

JAN 10

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 17

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES OIN THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 25

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN DISCOLORED MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL COOLERS MUST HAVE THERMOMETERS MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 15

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 27

2015

PASS 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS, INSTRUCTED TO RPOVIDE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COPIES ON PREMISES.

NOV 17

2014

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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 20

2014

PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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 6

2014

FAIL 6 violations 2 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

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.

Serious Other

* 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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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 8

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Other

* 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.

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE BINS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHTSHIELD MISSING IN REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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 8

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 28

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 14

2011

PASS 3 violations

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. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT REAR AND FRONT PREP TABLES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. 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.

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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

APR 5

2010

PASS 4 violations

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. CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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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