SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 584.

BEAT. 35/100

7102 S STONY ISLAND AVE · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 31, 2025 · passed

Failed 7 of 30 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
30
18 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
113
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jan 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 31
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A BEARD CONSTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS MUST WEAR BEARD GUARDS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM WITHOUT LID. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN COVERING FOR RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 28
2025
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BUILDUP OF BROWN AND BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILDUP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON KNOBS OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILDUP OF DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER USED AS SHELF FOR HOLDING TAKE OUT ORDERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE.

JUL 21
2025
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TWO PANS OF RAW CHICKEN (THIGHS, LEGS, WINGS, BREASTS) AT 47.3F AND THREE SMALL PANS CHICKEN TENDERS AT 46.9F IN WALK-IN COOLER. CHICKEN WAS APPROXIMATELY 50LBS AT A COST OF $100. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8-10 FLIES AT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER TO ELIMINATE THE FLY ACTIVITY. CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLOATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020 (A)

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BUILDUP OF BROWN AND BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILDUP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON KNOBS OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILDUP OF DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER USED AS SHELF FOR HOLDING TAKE OUT ORDERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE.

AUG 22
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUST AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM LOOSE AND THE COLD WATER KNOB IN THE MENS WASHROOM LOOSE; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR KNOBS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN COOKING AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA WHERE NEEDED.

MAR 13
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITION CERTIFICATE

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN, POTATOES, COLE SLAW ETC... INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVERED APPOXIMAELY 10 LBS OF COOKED FRIED CHICKEN AT HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 129-130 DEGRESS. ALL COOKED CHICKEN MUST BE HELD AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT ALL TIMES. ALL CHICKEN HAS BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED APPROXIMATE VALUE $38.97 10 LBS

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL LONG HAIR MUST BE RESTRAINED AND OR HAVE HAIR NET IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SNITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

DIRTY WASTEWATER POOLING IN MISSING TILE AREA IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL WATER AND CORRECT TILE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT, REAR AND SIDE PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD, WATER AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

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NOV 30
2022
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 20
2022
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER INTERIOR TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 46F TO 50F INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MANAGER DISCARD AND DENATURED 4160LBS AT $1317.52 COST. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 60 LIVE SMALL FLIES SCATTERED IN THE OFFICE AROUND POP SYRUP DISPENSER AND THE FRONT PREP AREA AROUND THE ICE AND POP MACHINE. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDTION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A)

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRY STORAGE COOLER, PREP STATATIONS, STORAGE RACK, DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS, FLOOR DRAINS, AND WALLS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

FEB 24
2022
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 27
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP FREEZER DOOR UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AND DRAINPIPE ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP, STORAGE, DISHWASHING AREAS, WASHROOM AND OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SEVERAL FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF GROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER ON FLOORS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 8
2017
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 27
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

FEB 18
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

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

FLOORS DIRTY THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY WHERE DRAIN WAS BACKING UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS. ALSO NOTE DAMAGE FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

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

MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

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

NOTED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS AND FIXTURES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 14
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED. ALSO DUE TO ISSUE OBSERVED STANDING WATER AROUND DRAIN INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030.

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

NOTED THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

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

FLOORS DIRTY THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY WHERE DRAIN WAS BACKING UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS. ALSO NOTE DAMAGE FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

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

MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

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

NOTED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS AND FIXTURES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 18
2015
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 16
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,HAS FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASEV AND CORNERS

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL CHEST COOLERS

JUN 4
2015
FAILED
3 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 30 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE A UNUSED REACH-IN FREEZER,USED FOR STORAGE ON DFLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREA AND OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE LEFT HAND CORNER OF DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY ,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,HAS FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASEV AND CORNERS

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL CHEST COOLERS

APR 24
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,HAS FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASEV AND CORNERS

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL CHEST COOLERS

APR 16
2015
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE'S MENS TOILET BOWL AT WSHROOM IN POOR REPAIR,UNABLE TO FLUSH DURIMG INSPECTION,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE A UNUSED REACH-IN FREEZER, USED FOR STORAGE ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREA,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

THE ABOVE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR DISPLAYED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,HAS FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASEV AND CORNERS

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL CHEST COOLERS

NOV 20
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FINISH CLEANING THE DESK IN OFFICE AREA, AND EXTERIOR OF POP DISPENSER LINES IN STORAGE AREA IN OFFICE.

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

REPLACE ALL CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREP AREA CONTINUE CLEANING DRAINS FREQUENTLY TO ELIMINATE INSECT BREEDING.

NOV 13
2014
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FLOUR RESIDUE FROM COOK'S HANDS FOUND ON DOOR OF AND INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ICE FROM INSIDE OF MACHINE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF UNIT. 7-38-005(A).

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

EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS NOTED ON PREMISES. 30 GNATS OBSERVED ON WALLS AND SHELVES IN OFFICE/STORAGE AREA, AND ON WALLS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. 20 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DESK AND SCATTERED ON STORAGE SHELVES AND FLOOR IN OFFICE/STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS(INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED BOXES OVERFLOWING IN RECEPTACLE(LID NOT CLOSED). MUST PROPERLY BREAK DOWN BOXES AND KEEP LID CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE.

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

CLEAN DESK IN OFFICE AREA, WALL INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND EXTERIOR OF POP DISPENSER LINES IN STORAGE AREA IN OFFICE.

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN OFFICE AREA, TRASH AND DEBRIS NOTED.

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

REPLACE BROKEN KNOB ON COLD WATER LINE OF WASHBOWL INSIDE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

AUG 18
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE

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

CLEAN DESK IN OFFICE AREA, WALL INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND EXTERIOR OF POP DISPENSER LINES IN STORAGE AREA IN OFFICE.

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN OFFICE AREA, TRASH AND DEBRIS NOTED.

MAY 13
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE

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

FINISH CLEANING: STORAGE RACKS & SHELVES, ALL PREP TABLES, EXTERIORS OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIORS OF HEATED HOLDING UNITS IN PREP AREA, DESK IN OFFICE, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.

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

REPLACE MISSING HEATING ELEMENTS IN HOT HOLDING AREA(LIGHTS).

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

MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS WITH SANITARY SOLUTION.

MAY 5
2014
FAILED
13 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT MAINTAINED AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. CHICKEN FOUND AT 130.1F AND 128.8F IN HOT HOLDING AREA. THIS PRODUCT MUST BE COOKED TO 165F AND HELD AT 140 DEGRREES. INSTRUCTED TO REDUCE HOLD TIME ON PRODUCT IF REQUIRED TEMPERATURE CANNOT BE MAINTAINED USING CURRENT HOLD TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS NOTED ON PREMISES. MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 20 INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DESK IN OFFICE/DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM, 20 ON TOP OF POP DISPENSER COVER ABOVE BOXES OF POP IN DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM, 30 FOUND IN REACH-IN FREEZER USED FOR STORAGE, 10 ON FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, 20 SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN STORAGE ROOM, IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL CRACKS, HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED JUNE 6, 2013 ON REPORT# 1296410 NOT CORRECTED: -33- INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN RUSTY DEPOSITS NOTED.-34- FLOORS STILL IN POOR REPAIR IN FOOD PREP AND SERVICE AREAS STANDING WATER STILL PUDDLING BETWEEN FLOOR TILES. ALL CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES MUST BE REPLACED, AND ALL MISSING GROUT WHICH WILL ELIMINATE WATER PUDDLING MUST BE REPLACED. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE.

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL STORAGE RACKS & SHELVES, ALL PREP TABLES, EXTERIORS OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIORS OF HEATED HOLDING UNITS IN PREP AREA, DESK IN OFFICE, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(FLOUR, FOOD DEBRIS).

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

CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED(DIRT, STAINS). CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.

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

REPLACE MISSING HEATING ELEMENTS IN HOT HOLDING AREA(LIGHTS).

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

EXCESSIVE WATER FOUND ON FLOOR DUE TO ICE MACHINE LEAK, MUST REPAIR UNIT. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

DIRTY STANDING MOP WATER FOUND IN MOP PAIL WITH MOP. MUST DISCARD AND STORE MOP PROPERLY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS WITH SANITARY SOLUTION.

JUN 6
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR UPPER AREA OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

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

BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FLOORS NEED REPAIRING TO PREVENT STANDING WATER BETWEEN TILES THRU-OUT PREP AREA,SERVICE AREA.MUST REPAIR.

JAN 10
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO PERSON ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,(CHICKEN,MASH POTATOES,ETC) WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND NO CITY OF CHGO CERTIFICATES POSTED.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

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

FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN FRONT OF DEEP FRYERS IN WALK IN COOLER AND 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.

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

1ST FAUCET HANDLES HARD TO OPEN AND CLOSE,.MUST REPAIR

JUN 8
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED MANGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.OR NO PERSON ON DUTY WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT PAPERS FOR CLASS.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

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

MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST REPLACE.FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR IN DISH AREA AND HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST RE-GROUT.

MAY 9
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
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.MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST REPLACE.ALSO,FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR IN DISH AREA AND HOT HOLDING UNIT,NEED RE-GROUTING.MUST REPAIR.

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

LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

NOV 17
2011
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
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.NEED TO REGROUT THE FRONT FLOOR AS WELL AS THE WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR FROM REPORT 537675 11/7/11.

NOV 7
2011
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOUND ICE NOT BEING PROTECTED IN REAR STORAGE THE LID FOR THE ICE MACHINE IS MISSING ICE NOT BEING PROTECTED FROM OUTSIDE ELEMENTS WHEN THEY OPEN THE REAR DOOR, AND WHEN SWEEPING FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID MUST BE REPLACED.

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED 38 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS REAR STORAGE OFFICE 10 ON TOP OFFICE CABINET REAR OFFICE HOLE TWO IN CEILING AROUND GAS METER, 5 AT ELECTRICAL BOX BY COMPUTER, 3 TOP SHELD FIRE TANKS, AND 20 IN 4 DIFFERENT LIGHT SHIELDS. NEED TO CLEAN ALL EFFECTED AREAS FILL ALL HOLES HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE HAVE THEM CHECK THE CEILING.

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.NEED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, FLOUR BIN, BULK CONTAINERS, FROM REPORT 484248 1/19/11.

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.NEED TO CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY GOODS STORAGE AND IN WALK IN COOLER.

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.OBSERVED MISSING TILES FLOOR UNDER FRYERS, AND ALL TILE NEEDS TO BE RE-GROUTED FRONT AND IN WALK-IN COOLER.

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.FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN CORNERS, UNDER EQUIPMENT FROM REPORT 484248 1/19/11.

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.WALL NEEDS REPAIR AT SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE, ALSO REPLACE MISSING COVING.

CRITICALPest Activity
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.ALL LIGHT SHIELDS NEED CLEANING MICE DROPPINGS IN FOUR SHIELDS.

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.OBSERVED CLUTTER NEXT TO ICE MACHING INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

JAN 19
2011
PASSED
3 violations
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.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, SIDES OF FRYERS, FLOUR BIN, AND BULK CONTAINERS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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.FLOOR NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING IN CORNERS AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALSO FLOOR DRAINS

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.OBSERVED UNKNOWN WATER SEEPAGE UNDER THE FREEZER AND REAR DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND KEEP FLOOR DRY.

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