Chicago
46
BEAT

Church'S Chicken # 483

1755 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612 · Near West Side · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
46/100

Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record

Inspections
32
19 passed
Last Inspected
2026-01-14
Pass Rate
59%
6 failures
Score
46/100
BEAT
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-01-14
Failed 6 inspections (2025, 2024, 2023...)
Sanitation issues found across 68 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 13 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 68×
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Employee Hygiene critical 13×
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Plumbing & Waste minor 12×
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Other serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Pest Activity critical
2026-01-14 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE STORED ON THE LOWER SHELF NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK WITH SLIGHT FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP FRYING EQUIPMENT, DISHWASHING AREA, AND FRONT SERVICE WINDOW WITH OPENINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE MENTIONED FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN FROM THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

2025-07-23 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 4
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM. MUST CLOSE THE GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

2025-01-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR SANDWICH PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2025-01-10 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THE DRAIN IS CLOGGED, AND THE BASIN IS FILLED WITH WATER AFTER USING THE HAND-WASHING SINK TO WASH HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST ...

minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR SANDWICH PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.

2024-02-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2024-01-26 Fail Canvass
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2571633 ON 2/23/23 NOT CORRECTED: 53 - OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX RESTROOM ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN. 58 - OBSERVED...

2023-02-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL MANAGERIAL STAFF WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

2023-02-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, GRAVY, MASH POTATOES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AS WELL ...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND DRYING PROVISION MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA TO BE INACESSIBLE WITH A BUCKET AND CARDBOARD IN BASIN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ITEMS AND THAT HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED UNDER PREVIOU...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED IN ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INTERIOR PLATE OF ICE BIN WITH EXCESS RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINT...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL MANAGERIAL STAFF WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2554631 DATED: 4/21/22 NOT CORRECTED; #51 FOUND LEAKY PIPE IN WALL ATTACHED TO THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED...

2022-04-21 Pass Canvass
1
serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND LEAKY PIPE IN WALL ATTACHED TO THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE AND MAINTAIN.

2021-05-06 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 10
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FEMALE EMPLOYEE TAKING THE GARBAGE OUT AND THEN CAME BACK IN REAR DOOR THEN WENT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PLACED HER HANDS INTO DISH WATER AND WASHED HER HANDS AND ARMS AND THEN PUT ON GLOVES TO PREPARE CHICKEN.I...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER AT HAND SINK NOT DISPENSING SOAP.MANAGER REMOVED TOP FROM DISPENSER TO HAVE THEM PUT HANDS INTO CONTAINER TO GET SOAP AT THIS TIME.A NEW SOAP DISPENSER HAS BEEN INSTALLED TO DISPENSE PROPERLY.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(C...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,WHEEL BASES OF FRYER UNIT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE, TEA DISPENSER,HOT WATER MACHINE AND HOSE BIB TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.

critical Food Temperature

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER THAT HAS A FOUL SMELLING ODOR AND FOOD DEBRIS MIXED IN BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN AND POOLING UNDER HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN PREP AREA AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA ...

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR PRIOR TO REOPENING THE KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALK IN COOLER.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRYER UNIT AND NEAR 3- COMPARTM...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST MAKE FLOOR UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2021-04-06 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
5
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,WHEEL BASES OF FRYER UNIT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND LOWER WALL BASES UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND UNDER FRYER UNIT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALK IN COOLER.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRYER UNIT AND NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2021-04-01 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
7
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Violation Codes: 3-304.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,WHEEL BASES OF FRYER UNIT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALK IN COOLER.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRYER UNIT AND NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND LOWER WALL BASES UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND UNDER FRYER UNIT.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2497389 3/25/2021 NOT CORRECTED #48- STILL OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

2021-03-25 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 14
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE MOPPING FLOOR AND THEN PLACED MOP INTO BUCKET THEN WENT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND POURED SOAP INTO HANDS AND WASHED HER HANDS AND ARMS AT SAID SINK AND PLACED ON GLOVES.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SIN...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT SINK DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF SLIMY PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PARTS AND DRIPPING ON TO ICE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE ICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF READY TO EAT FOOD SUCH AS APPX. 2LBS.COLESLAW AT 45.7F INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER DATED DOT MARKED (SAT) WHICH WAS 3/20/21.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 2LBS. $7.(...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A RECEIPT OF SERVICE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)

minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED A LARGE BOTTLE OF GATORADE STORED DOWN INSIDE OF ICE BIN AT SODA MACHINE WHERE ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE ICE AND BOTTLE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE BIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP WHEN NOT IN USE.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,WHEEL BASES OF FRYER UNIT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A HEAVY WATER LEAK COMING FROM PIPE IN WALL AT HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALK IN COOLER.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRYER UNIT AND NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND LOWER WALL BASES UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND UNDER FRYER UNIT.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE WATER FROM FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

2020-05-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND SINK IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY CODE, WITH HOT & COLD WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND SINK BEHIND THE COOK/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE SHOULD ALWAYS BE PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND LEAKY PIPE IN WALL ATTACHED TO THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE FRYER. FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE RE-GROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND STANDING WATER AND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2019-07-18 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE MUST BE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND SINK BEHIND THE COOK/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE SHOULD ALWAYS BE PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOOD AT A IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE (CHICKEN 113 DEGREE F.) INSTRUCTED THAT HOT HOLDING IS 135 DEGREE F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM THE PIPES UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK AND A LEAK COMING FROM THE PIPES UNDER THE HAND SINK BEHIND THE COOK/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE EDGES OF THE FLOORS AND IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, AND UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2017-11-17 Pass Complaint
6
minor Sanitation

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

FRYERS IN COOKING AREA MUST BE REPAIRED. LEAKING OIL AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN AND MISSING TILES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

STAINED, MISSING OR BROKEN CEILING TILES MUST BE REPAIRED. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPAIR. BOTH SHIELDS HAVE HOLES IN THEM. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE IN GOOD WORKING ORDER OR IT MUST BE REMOVED. MUST REMOVE

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HAANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. ALL CERTIFICATES MUST BE IN GOOD DATE ORDER. NO EXPIRED CERTIFICATES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

2016-11-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
8
serious Other

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PREMISES SERVES CHICKEN AND MASHED POTATOES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POT...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASH BOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Food Temperature

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

INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOT HOLDING UNITS AND IN FRONT OF THE REGISTERS. MAINTAIN SAME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA.

minor Facility Condition

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAKS AT BOTH FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN THE ICE HANDLER UP OR IN A CLEAN CONTAINER/BIN. MAINTAIN SAME.

2015-12-10 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2015-06-23 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 2
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 43.1-44.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 200# OF FOOD WORTH $575. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3 SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

2015-05-08 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
2
serious Other

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PREMISES SERVES CHICKEN AND MASHED POTATOES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE P...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3 SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

2015-04-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND GROUT FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3 SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

2015-03-26 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED 1/2 GALLON PLASTIC CONTAINERS FILLED WITH ICED TEA WHICH ARE MANUALLY CAPPED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT AND STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO MANUALLY CAP CONTAIN...

critical Pest Activity

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

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WAS PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A PEST CONTROL COMPANY LICENSED BY IDPH. ALSO, OBSERVED 5 LIVE ANTS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND GROUT FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3 SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

2014-08-11 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE REACH IN COOLER.

minor Pest Activity

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

MUST GROUT FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE THROUGH OUT TO PREVENT BREEDING GROUND FOR PEST.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE CEILING TILE ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2014-02-06 Pass Short Form Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA MISSING GROUT. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

2013-11-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED GENERAL CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

minor Sanitation

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

CEILING TILE MISSING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND NEAR THE ICE MACHINE,MUST PROVIDE ALSO MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING CEILING TILES IN THE DINNING AREA

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF DUST

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN VENTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF DUST

2013-10-31 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
5
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE,TO HAVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE UNIT WHERE THE ICE IS BEING MADE,MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE,THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG POSTED ON MACHINE,MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN MACHINE IS CLEANED ...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED GENERAL CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

minor Sanitation

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

CEILING TILE MISSING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND NEAR THE ICE MACHINE,MUST PROVIDE ALSO MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING CEILING TILES IN THE DINNING AREA

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF DUST

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN VENTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF DUST

2011-12-02 Pass Short Form Complaint
2
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. ONE FLOOR TILE IN WALK-IN COOLER AT DOOR IS CRACKED; REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR LOWER WALL AT DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER WHERE WALL PANEL IN POOR REPAIR. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA WHERE NEEDED.

2011-06-15 Pass Short Form Complaint
2
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. ONE FLOOR TILE IN WALK-IN COOLER AT DOOR IS CRACKED; REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR LOWER WALL AT DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER WHERE WALL PANEL IN POOR REPAIR. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA WHERE NEEDED.

2011-04-04 Pass Canvass
2
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. ONE FLOOR TILE IN WALK-IN COOLER AT DOOR IS CRACKED; REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR LOWER WALL AT DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER WHERE WALL PANEL IN POOR REPAIR. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA WHERE NEEDED.

2010-07-28 Pass Short Form Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

Repair the walk-in cooler door gasket

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 roof line. The ventilation system was not working upon arrival but technicians repaired it during inspection.

2010-06-04 Pass Complaint
3
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. Wash, rinse and sanitize the walk-in cooler interior door and the lite buildup on the ice machine interior lip.

minor Sanitation

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

Repair the walk-in cooler door gasket and repair or replace the 1 and 2 door reach-in coolers that are inoperative.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Replace the missing toilet tank lid.

2010-02-26 Pass Complaint
2
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. The towel holders have been vandalized, repair and maintain the hand drying devices.

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. Repair the floor grout under the ice bin under the counter.

100
Central/west Center
100
Rick'S Cafe
64
Smothers
53
Chipotle Mexican Grill #3367
32
LA Boulangerie Food Truck

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