CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 1142.

Chicago Health Dept

6 W 59TH ST · ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Oct 2025).

26 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Oct 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
26
VIOLATIONS
120
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
OCT 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 8
2025
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SURFACES UNDER FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.

JUL 3
2025
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTED METAL TRIM ATTACHED TO CONCRETE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER DOOR PANEL.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN AND OTHER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

AUG 8
2024
PASS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTED METAL TRIM ATTACHED TO CONCRETE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

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

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM REACH IN & PREP COOLERS & FREEZERS,LEGS OF EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES

AUG 1
2024
FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF SOUTH EAST DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED PAPER FOOD PRODUCTS STORED IN TOILET ROOM MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTED METAL TRIM ATTACHED TO CONCRETE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM REACH IN & PREP COOLERS & FREEZERS,LEGS OF EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE OR ELIMINATE ARTICLES FROM TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN AS SUCH.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2555855 5/16/2022 NOT CORRECTED #55- 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, BY THE FRYERS, AND UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

MAY 16
2022
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE REAR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, BY THE FRYERS, AND UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON-SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR MEET REQUIREMENT.

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APR 25
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Minor Food Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

3-501.13 OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF TCS FOODS. RAW CHICKEN WAS THAWING IN STAGNET WATER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (NOT EXCEEDING 70F) AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE REAR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, BY THE FRYERS AND UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR MEET REQUIREMENT.

APR 18
2022
FAIL 7 violations
Serious Food Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED UNDER A HEAT HOT HOLDING LAMP; ABOUT 5 LBS OF CHICKEN TENDERS AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 114F-122F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

3-501.13 OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF TCS FOODS. RAW CHICKEN WAS THAWING IN STAGNET WATER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (NOT EXCEEDING 70F) AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE REAR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

Minor Other
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.15 OBSERVED OVERFLOWING OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH CARDBOARD BOXES AND LID NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER ALLOW OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS TO OVERFLOW, LIDS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, BY THE FRYERS AND UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR MEET REQUIREMENT.

JUN 8
2021
PASS 2 violations
Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CONTINUE TO GROUT FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREAS. ALSO KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING SOURCE. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENT COVERS IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE PREP/SERVING AREA.

MAR 23
2021
PASS 1 violation
Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CONTINUE TO GROUT FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREAS. ALSO KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING SOURCE.

JUL 23
2020
PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING TOP ON BACK FLOW DEVICE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CONTINUE TO GROUT FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,DISH & PREP AREAS.

MAR 23
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

Critical Food Storage & Handling
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,GRAVY,POTATOES,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 1:40 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER AND WHEEL BASES,2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE ALONG WALL BASE NEAR MOP SINK,MISSING TOP ON BACK FLOW DEVICE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,LEAKY TOILET AT BASE OF TOILET.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AND HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM.MISSING FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT INCLUDING TOILET ROOM.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND NEAR ICE MACHINE.

MAY 1
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED THE FRONT SMALL COOLER NEXT TO THE DRIVE THRU AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 66.2*F AT THIS TIME. COOLER TAGGED AT THIS TIME. DO NOT USE. MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE AT 40*F OR BELOW CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

OBSERVED COLESLAW AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 55.7*F, INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE/DISPOSE OF 12 SMALL, AND 2 LARGE COLESLAW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, COOLERS,FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, COUNTER, SHELVING UNITS.

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

GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WALK-IN COOLER, ANDFRYERS. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN OFFICE, PREP STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REMOVE STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN DRIVE THRU AREA.

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

REPAIR CEILING LEAK IN OFFICE AND PREP AREA.

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT SERVING AREA.

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT COUNTER AREA.

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

REPAIR LEAKING FACUET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE PLASTIC CUP AND EXTENDED ICE MACHING WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DRAIN BOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT/UNNECESSARY ARTICALS AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSETS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Documentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. SEVEN CERTIFICATES EXPIRED, NO EMPLOYEES WORKING AT THIS TIME HAVE A VALID CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FEB 15
2018
PASS 7 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, COUNTERS, SHELVING UNITS.

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

GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, WALK-IN COOLER, AND FRYERS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN OFFICE, PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN DRIVE THRU AREA.

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

REPAIR CEILING LEAK IN OFFICE AND PREP AREA.

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT COUNTER AREA.

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE PLASTIC CUP AND EXTEND ICE MACHINE WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DRAINBOARD OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSETS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FEB 8
2018
FAIL 7 violations 1 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

OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVES INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET NEAR WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, COUNTERS, SHELVING UNITS.

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

GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, WALK-IN COOLER, AND FRYERS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN OFFICE, PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN DRIVE THRU AREA.

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT COUNTER AREA.

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE PLASTIC CUP AND EXTEND ICE MACHINE WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DRAINBOARD OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSETS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

SEP 7
2017
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS TO THE TWO DOOR FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE GASKETS WHERE ON THE INTERIOR DOOR OF FREEZER. OBSERVED RUST SPOTS ON THE UPPER INTERIOR OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE STORAGE AREA; CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE RUST SPOTS.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AROUND HOT WATER TANK, SINKS AND STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES AND BUILD UP. OBSERVED TWO BROKEN FLOOR TILE BEHIND THE FRYING STATION; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

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

OBSERVED GREASE ON THE ATTACHED PIPES UNDER THE FRYING STATION; MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE. OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE CEILING IN THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE FRYING STATION; MUST REPAIR LEAK.

JUN 23
2017
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS TO THE TWO DOOR FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE GASKETS WHERE ON THE INTERIOR DOOR OF FREEZER. OBSERVED RUST SPOTS ON THE UPPER INTERIOR OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE STORAGE AREA; CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE RUST SPOTS.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AROUND HOT WATER TANK, SINKS AND STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES AND BUILD UP. OBSERVED TWO BROKEN FLOOR TILE BEHIND THE FRYING STATION; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

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

OBSERVED GREASE ON THE ATTACHED PIPES UNDER THE FRYING STATION; MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE. OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE CEILING IN THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE FRYING STATION; MUST REPAIR LEAK.

JUN 10
2016
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD SPILLS.

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA OF GREASE SPILLS, AND CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND AT REAR.

AUG 25
2015
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED RAW WOOD AT THE FRONT COUNTER. MUST SEAL.

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

NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

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

FLOORS DIRTY THROUGH OUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE,WATER AND DEBRIS. ALSO FLOOR TILE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 8
2013
PASS 5 violations
Serious Other
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

ABATED. WORK ORDER SUBMITTED TO OFFICE INDICATING ALL WORK REQUIRED TO CORRECT THIS VIOLATION WILL BE CORRECTED/COMPLETED IN 10 DAYS.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PACKAGING ICE FOR SALE, MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR EACH BAG WHICH INCLUDE ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(ESPECIALLY IN REAR).

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

CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALL BY DOOR LEADING INTO FOOD PREP AREA.

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

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET(S) AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

AUG 1
2013
FAIL 9 violations 1 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

10 ANTS OBSERVED CRAWLING ON FRONT COUNTER AND PREP TABLE IN DRIVE-THRU AREA. ALO OBSERVED 5-10 GNATS INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN(ALSO FLYING AROUND) IN DRIVE-THRU AREA. MUST REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND ALSO NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012.

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

NO CERTIFIED MGR WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE CHICKEN WAS BEING COOKED, AND MASHED POTATOES AND GRAVY WERE BEING PREPARED. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS.

Serious Sanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 1-10-13 NOT CORRECTED:-32- REPLACE WORN GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. BOTH DOORS TO WALK-IN COOLER AND DOOR TO REACH-IN FREEZER MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING WHEN CLOSED TO KEEP COLD AIR IN AND WARM AIR OUT OF UNITS. SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON COOLER DOORS MUST BE ADJUSTED SO THAT THEY WORK PROPERLY.-33- CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. -35- REPLACE BROKEN WALL COVE(BASEBOARDS) THROUGHOUT-36-REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.-38- CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT PREP AREA. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS 7-42-090

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

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

SEE VIOLATION #29

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(ESPECIALLY IN REAR).

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

CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALL BY DOOR LEADING INTO FOOD PREP AREA.

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

SEE VIOLATION #29

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

SEE VIOLATION #29

JAN 10
2013
PASS 6 violations
Minor Food Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE PAINTED OR REPLACED. REPLACE WORN GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. BOTH DOORS TO WALK-IN COOLER AND DOOR TO REACH-IN FREEZER MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING WHEN CLOSED TO KEEP COLD AIR IN AND WARM AIR OUT OF UNITS. SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON COOLER DOORS MUST BE ADJUSTED SO THAT THEY WORK PROPERLY. REPLACE 2 MISSING LIGHTS IN UPPER HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT SECTION OF PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR AND SPLASH/HOOD AREA DIRECTLY ABOVE FRYERS. DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZER NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA.

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

REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR BY 3 COMP. SINK. RE-GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(ESPECIALLY IN REAR).

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

REPLACE BROKEN WALL COVE(BASEBOARDS) THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.

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

REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.

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

CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

AUG 21
2012
PASS 4 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.OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NEED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR PREP TABLE AND CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER'S.

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 THRU OUT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED AND REPLACE BROKEN TILES.

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 SHIELD CRACKED ABOVE UTILITY AND 3 COMP. SINK NEED TO REPLACE.

DEC 20
2010
PASS · 0 violations
NOV 5
2010
PASS · 0 violations
SEP 27
2010
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND STORAGE SHELVES.

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 ALL FLOORS THROUGH OUT WITH GREASE BUILDUP.

Minor Plumbing & 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. THE VENTILATION IN THE MENS AND WOMENS WASH ROOMS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THEM.

JAN 26
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.FOUND LARGE AMOUNT OF RUST ON THE SIDES AND ON METAL PLATE INSIDE THE LARGE STANDING ICE MACHINE. ALSO YELLOW WATER DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANACER TO TURN OFF THE ICE MACHINE,REMOVE THE ICE, ALL THE RUST AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN.7-38-005A.HOOOO56668 15 MARCH04-10 10AM ROOM112 400 W. SUPERIOR CHICAGO,IL.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND STORAGE SHELVES.

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 ALL FLOORS THROUGH OUT WITH GREASE BUILDUP.

Minor Plumbing & 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.THE VENTILATION IN THE MENS AND WOMENS WASH ROOMS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THEM.

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