SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 1054.

BEAT. 47/100

1808 W 47TH ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 23, 2026 · passed

Failed 4 of 28 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
28
18 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
95
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
16 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 23
2026
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 19
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Found 30 lbs of raw chicken held at 49.3f in walk -in cooler. Instructed manager to hold cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. chicken discarded valued at $50

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inadequate cooling equipment, found walk-in cooler ambient temperature at 53.1f, Instructed manager to keep all coolers at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. cooler is tagged not allowed to use, must contact the office of CDPH when repaired.

JUL 11
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN PARTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF THE INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 109.5F-116F. CHICKEN LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL HOT TCS FOODS @135F AND HIGHER. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGFE AREA AROUND HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.

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

OBSERVED FREEZER CHEST COVERING IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN DISREPAIR AND RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FRYERS HEAVILY ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEPOSITS ON ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES. NOTED BUILD UP ON ALL PIPING UNDERNEATH SAID EQUIPMENT, HOT HOLD UNITS AND FRONT PREP AREA TABLES AND COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP /STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULBS IN CEILING IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING.

OCT 3
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED 20 MINUTES AFTER THE INSPECTION STARTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT CHEMICAL SANITIZERS NEEDED TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. SANITIZER DELIVERED BEFORE 10/04/24 CONTINUING INSPECTION AND AVAILABLE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDES CHEMICAL SANITIZERS AND IS AVAILABLE FOR USE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLD UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: COLESLAW AT 46.8 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 4 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $15.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 48 F IN COLD HOLD UNIT. INFORMED MANAGER ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT WAS TAGGED AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREA AND NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING/WALL VENTS, AND FLOORS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED BROKEN AND STAINED TILE AND A COUPLE OF HOLES ON CEILING IN THE BACK AREA CLOSE TO 3 CPOMPATMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES, SEAL THE HOLES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE AND FIX DAMAGED METAL WALL BASES IN BACK AREA.

JAN 26
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND REMOVE GREASE AND HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FRYER/PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

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JAN 19
2023
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED MINOR PINK MINERAL UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH TWO LIVE COCKROACHES NOTED DURING INSPECTION AROUND AND BEHIND THE HOT WATER HEATER IN REAR AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND REMOVE GREASE AND HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FRYER/PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

OCT 25
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL GAPS ON UNDERSIDE OF SERVICE COUNTER.

OCT 8
2021
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL GAPS ON UNDERSIDE OF SERVICE COUNTER.

MINORFacility Condition
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Violation Codes: 8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2521630 6/21/21 NOT CORRECTED.#51- MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.#55- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

OCT 1
2021
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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)

CRITICALDocumentation & 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,MASHED POTATO,GREEN BEANS,COLE SLAW)MUT BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED AT 11:38 A.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS,BOXES IN PREP,DISH WASHING ,TOILET ROOM,STANDING WATER IN MOP SINK AND LOBBY AND APPX. 12- 15 LIVE LARGE FLIES CRAWLING AND FLYING AROUND WINDOWS IN LOBBY,PREP ,DISH WASHING AREA AND HALLWAY THROUGHOUT PREMISES.ALSO APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT WATER AND ON FLOOR UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELVES IN BETWEEN CLUTTER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/1/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE BASIN OF ICE MACHINE ON TOP OF ICE.MUST STORE PROPERLY.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MOP SINK IS STOPPED UP AND NOT DRAINING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL GAPS ON UNDERSIDE OF SERVICE COUNTER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS OVER FRYER UNIT AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2521630 6/21/21 NOT CORRECTED.#38-OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.#47- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON SMALL REACH IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.#49- MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES AND INTERIOR PARTS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS,PREP TABLES.#51- MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.#55- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES,MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.#56- MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS IN RESTAURANT.OBSERVED MALE CASHIER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER TAKING ORDER WITHOUT FACE COVERING AND FEMALE COOK WITH MASK UNDERNEATHER HER CHIN WHILE PREPARING FOOD.EMPLOYEES PUT MASK ON DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(7-28-060)(COS)

JUN 21
2021
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON SMALL REACH IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES AND INTERIOR PARTS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS,PREP TABLES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR IN WALK IN COOLER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM AROUND PIPES IN CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES,MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 8
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF PINK SUBSTANCE ON PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE ND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOOR BETWEEN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MEN'S WASHROOM FILLED WITH STANDING WATER. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER, CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.

AUG 23
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS SUCH AS BROOMS, MOPS AND DUSTPANS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

JUL 11
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, WITH SIGNATURES, FOR REVIEW AT NEXT CANVASS INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS PROCEDURE PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE FOR NEXT CANVASS INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 44LBS OF CHICKEN RANGING IN TEMPERATURE OF 44.3F - 47.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE HELD @ 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED CHICKEN DURING INSPECTION, VALUED AT $30. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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

Observed bottom left corner of (rear) walk in cooler door in disrepair. door sweep is damaged on left side. Instructed must repair and maintain same.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ADVISED MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

OCT 27
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR FREEZER ADJACENT TO REAR EXIT DOOR.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF PREP FREEZER. CLEAN DUST FROM STORAGE RACKS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR DETACHED METAL FLOOR TRIM ADJACENT TO THE 3-COMP SINK IN REAR.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

OCT 19
2017
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR FREEZER ADJACENT TO REAR EXIT DOOR.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF PREP FREEZER. CLEAN DUST FROM STORAGE RACKS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR DETACHED METAL FLOOR TRIM ADJACENT TO THE 3-COMP SINK IN REAR.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

MAY 18
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 60.1F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST BE NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED 8 LARGE CONTAINERS OF COLESLAW AND 7 SMALL CONTAINERS OF COLESLAW STORED IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 56.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $50. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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

NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(CHICKEN 165.8F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP, DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHEILDS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED SINK.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

MAY 3
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST PROPERLY STORE SERVING UTENSILS WITH HANDLE AWAY FROM FOOD TO PREVENT CONTACT/CONTAMINATION.

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

DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN PREP AREA AND SHELVES AT REAR ACROSS FROM 3-COMP SINK. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT IN PREP/COOKING AREA OF ENCRUSTED BATTER BUILD UP.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND IN WALK-IN COOLER.

NOV 5
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 15
2015
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 14
2015
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 11
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT WORKING PROPERLY. FOUND NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THIS TIME. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

PREMISES MANUALLY BOTTLE AND CAP 1/2 GAL JUGS OF ICE TEA AND LEMONADE FOR CUSTOMER TO PURCHASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CEASE PROCESS AND APPLY FOR PROPER APPROVAL FROM THE HEALTH DEPT. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A)

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AND REPAIRING AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. NOTED WATER STANDING IN BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR.

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

NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 21
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF UN-USED UNDERCOUNTER COOLER, CHICKEN PREP STATION, AND INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED GREASE IN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER FRYER FRONT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE ALL CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH AREA, NEED TO PROVIDE.ALSO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

NOV 25
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SODA DISPENSORS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND STOAGE SHELVES. MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

LIGHTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND ABOVE 3 COMPTMENT SINK IN NEED OF SHIELDING WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

BOTH FAUCETS ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OLD DRAIN LINE FROM FREEZER MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 14
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUIL-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME. DOOR HINGES OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.

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

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

AUG 19
2011
PASSED
0 violations
APR 28
2011
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN

OCT 27
2010
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
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. MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF THE FRYER STATION, HOT HOLDING AREAS FOR COOKED CHICKEN & SIDE ITEMS, REACH-IN FREEZER IN SAME AREA, OVEN, CABINETS, SHELVES IN REAR, WALK-IN FREEZER AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.

MINORSanitation
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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT i.e. HOT WATER TANK IN REAR AND FRYER STATION).

MINORSanitation
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. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN REAR & PAINT SAME. CLEAN ALL WALLS & CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED, EXTERIOR DOORS & WALLS TO WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER & PAINT ALL AREAS NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT

MINORFacility 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. REPLACE ALL MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION FAN IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM

MINORSanitation
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. ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN SMALL STORAGE AREA IN OFFICE AREA

JAN 8
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
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. MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF THE FRYER STATION, HOT HOLDING AREAS FOR COOKED CHICKEN & SIDE ITEMS, REACH-IN FREEZER IN SAME AREA, OVEN, CABINETS, SHELVES IN REAR, WALK-IN FREEZER AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.

MINORSanitation
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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT i.e. HOT WATER TANK IN REAR AND FRYER STATION).

MINORSanitation
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. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN REAR & PAINT SAME. CLEAN ALL WALLS & CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED, EXTERIOR DOORS & WALLS TO WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER & PAINT ALL AREAS NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION FAN IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM

MINORSanitation
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. ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN SMALL STORAGE AREA IN OFFICE AREA

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