CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 992.
1956 W 79TH ST · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO
Failed 10 of 31 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 22016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE FROM THE FRYERS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR AND REPAIR THE FRYERS TO PREVENT THE GREASE LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR.
NOV 252016FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 10-15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA, WALLS OF MOP SINK AREA AND INSIDE OF A SOILED DUST PAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE NOTED AREAS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE FROM THE FRYERS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR AND REPAIR THE FRYERS TO PREVENT THE GREASE LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR.
APR 132016PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
JAN 152016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT 1 DOOR FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYER WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN NOT LINED UP WITH THE DRAIN CAUSING EXCESS WATER TO FLOW ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE PLUMBING TO ELEVIATE EXCESS WATER ON THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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APR 302015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE AT THE HOOD AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. CLEAN WALLS NEXT TO CHICKEN FLOUR AREA.
OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD OVER FRONT ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
APR 162015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE AT THE HOOD AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. CLEAN WALLS NEXT TO CHICKEN FLOUR AREA.
OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD OVER FRONT ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
SEP 182014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST COMPLETE SEALING OPENINGS THRU-OUT PREMISES,BASEBOARDS,WALLS.
SEP 102014FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 8-LIVE ROACHES,(IE LARGE WITH EGG SAC,MED,BABY)CRAWING ON WALL IN PREP AREA,INSIDE CRACKS IN COVING,WALL BASEBOARDS.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE.CONTACT PEST CONTROL.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVE,(FRYING CHICKEN,POTATOES.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #34 FROM REPORT # 1395493 DATED 1/15/2014.MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3-COMP SINK.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED -7-42-090
MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3-COMP. SINK AND MAINTAIN.
OPENING ALONG BASEBOARDS,PIPES.HOLES IN WALLS.MUST SEAL THRU-OUT PREMISES.
OBSERVED OPENINGS BETWEEN BASEBOARDS,PIPES.HOLES IN WALLS.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS THRU-OUT PREMISES TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
JAN 152014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SODA MACHINE NOZZLES.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3-COMP. SINK AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMP. SINK, THE VENTS IN THE DINING AREA, WALLS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE REAR STORAGE.
MUST REPLACE THE MISSING TILED COVING AT THE LOWER PART OF THE WALL (SIDE CLOSEST TO THE STORAGE RACK) INSIDE THE OFFICE/STORAGE AREA.
MUST FIX THE LOOSE HANDLE UNDER THE RIGHT (SANITIZING COMPARTMENT) ON THE 3-COMP. SINK SO THAT IT ADEQUATELY HOLDS THE WATER IN THE COMPARTMENT, FIX THE LEAK AT THE SAME COMPARTMENT AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
JAN 72014FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE MULTI-TASKING AND NOT ADEQUATELY WASHING HER HANDS (I.E. TAKING MONEY, HANDLING RAW FOOD THEN READY TO EAT, PUTTING ON GLOVES.) INSTRUCTED TO ADEQUATELY WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI-TASKING, HANDLING MONEY, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
FOUND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT/INSECT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, MASHED POTATOES, COLE SLAW, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SODA MACHINE NOZZLES.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3-COMP. SINK AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMP. SINK, THE VENTS IN THE DINING AREA, WALLS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE REAR STORAGE.
MUST REPLACE THE MISSING TILED COVING AT THE LOWER PART OF THE WALL (SIDE CLOSEST TO THE STORAGE RACK) INSIDE THE OFFICE/STORAGE AREA.
MUST FIX THE LOOSE HANDLE UNDER THE RIGHT (SANITIZING COMPARTMENT) ON THE 3-COMP. SINK SO THAT IT ADEQUATELY HOLDS THE WATER IN THE COMPARTMENT, FIX THE LEAK AT THE SAME COMPARTMENT AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
DEC 202013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEAL CRACKS AND HOLES IN WALL/ LOOSE COVING AT FLOOR AND OPENINGS UNDER FRONT COUNTER ON CUSTOMER SIDE/EMPLOYEE SIDE TO DENY ENTRY POINTS/HARBORAGE FOR PEST.
APR 192013FAILED2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED OVER 30 SMALL FLYING INSECTS AT REAR OF PREMISES ON WALL,CEILING, BOXES AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
REMOVE DEAD ROACH FROM WALL BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. MUST CLEAN.
MAR 82013FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED OVER 30 SMALL FLYING INSECTS AT REAR BY MOP SINK, ON WALL, BOXES AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING; FLOORS IN PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLERS AND FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES. MUST REMOVE.
DEC 132011PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
DEC 12011FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
10 GNATS OBSERVED IN MEN'S WASHROOM, 2 GNATS OBSERVED IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM, AND 2 GNATS OBSERVED IN MANAGER'S OFFICE-MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL SERVICE-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING TRASH NOTED AND LIDS NOT CLOSED-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FAN GUARDS & CEILING(DUST) IN WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF LARGE REACH-IN FREEZER NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN COOLERS AND THROUGHOUT ALONG WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS WHERE NEEDED.
CLEAN WALLS IN DINING ROOM AND WHERE NEEDED.
JUL 182011PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION WHILE FOOD WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED - CITATION ISSUED - SERIOUS 7-38-012
JUN 32011PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED AND CLEARLY VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMERS AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION - CITATION ISSUED - SERIOUS 7-42-010(B)
MAR 92011FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NON COMPLIANCE WITH PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION. MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED THROUGHOUT OFFICE, REAR STORAGE AND FOOD PREP AREAS(TOO NUMEROUS TO COUNT)-MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL ALL CRACKS AND OPENINGS THROUGHOUT AND REQUEST ANOTHER SERVICE VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL - CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL
NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS AND SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN ALL SHELVES, COUNTERS, STORAGE RACKS, INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLD HOLDING FOOD EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES, ICE
DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AROUND PIPES AND ALL LOOSE WALL COVE IN DINING AREA AND THROUGHOUT.
REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AND LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMP. SINK. AND STOPPER(S) CONNECTED TO SAME.
MAR 22011FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN MGR.'S OFFICE ON WINDOW LEDGE AND FLOOR, 10 NOTED SCATTERED ON WINDOW LEDGES IN DINING AREA, 10 NOTED BEHIND DESSERT PREP COOLER BY DRIVE-THRU WINDOW- MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS THROUGHOUT WHERE FOUND, REQUEST SERVICE VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY, AND REPAIR BOTH FRONT AND REAR DOORS MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY - CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOUND POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED PER CITY CODE - CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012
DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AROUND PIPES AND ALL LOOSE WALL COVE IN DINING AREA AND THROUGHOUT.
REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMP. SINK.
OCT 252010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR(TILES)IN SOME SECTIONS OF PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, MANAGER STATES WILL RE-GROUT TILES BY NEXT WEEK.
SEP 272010PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED CHICKEN 150.9F IS SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED H63271 COURT DATE 11-4-10 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR(TILES)IN SOME SECTIONS OF PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, MNGT STATES WILL RE-GROUT TILES BY NEXT WEEK.
AUG 272010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR(TILES)IN SOME SECTIONS OF PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, MNGT STATES WILL RE- GROUT TILES BY NEXT WEEK.
AUG 242010FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON TO FLOOR AND IN UTILITY SINK WHEN WATER RUNNING IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. NO CITATION GIVEN, PREMISES VOLUNTARILY CLOSED.
OBSERVED LIVE FLIES ON PREMISES. INSTD TO ELIMINATE SAME. NO CITATION GIVEN, PREMISES IS CLOSED. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, GAPS AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN.
FLOOR MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS AND SINKS. MUST REGROUT FLOORS UNDER 3-COMP. SINK, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. MUST PROVIDE/REPLACE ALL MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REACH-IN FREEZER, IN REAR AND AS NEEDED.
MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AND AT THE BASE OF THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK. MUST FIX LEAK IN CEILING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.
AUG 202010FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND WALK-IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE (40F OR LESS), AIR TEMPERATURE WAS 52.4F. UNIT WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COOLER SERVICED AND ONCE IT MAINTANS THE PROPER TEMP. FAX A LETTER TO CDPH AT 312-746-4240 REQUESTING A RE-INSPECTION BEFORE USING THE UNIT. CITATION #64664-10
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RAW CHICKEN AND COLE SLAW)AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER. TEMPS. RANGED FROM 46.1F-62.1F. ALL ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND HELD IN COOLER UNTIL IT CAN BE DISPOSED OF IN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND PICKED UP BY WASTE MANAGEMENT ON MONDAY. A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 1,681 LBS. VALUED AT $1, 742.50.
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. FOUND LIVE LARGE FLIES ON THE PREMISES, 8 IN THE REAR, 1 IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, 1 IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM, 3 IN PREP AND 4 IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LARGE FLIES AND CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CALLING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. CITATION # 64665-11
One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPALYED OR VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. MUST POST IN PLAIN VIEW AT ALL TIMES.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS AND SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS AND SINKS. MUST REGROUT FLOORS UNDER 3-COMP. SINK, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. MUST PROVIDE/REPLACE ALL MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REACH-IN FREEZER, IN REAR AND AS NEEDED.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS, CEILING, WALLS IN REAR AND PREP. MUST PROVIDE WALL TILES TO AREA BY MOPSINK.
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. MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AND AT THE BASE OF THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK. MUST FIX LEAK IN CEILING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE WORKING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS TO ALL COOLERS.
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