Coleman's Barbeque 2 LLC

Chicago Health Dept

5752-5754 W CHICAGO AVE · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Sep 2026).

19 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Sep 2026 · 4 critical violations in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

107

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2026

Inspection history

SEP 1

2026

FAIL 12 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDPAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREPS AND DISHWASHING AREA WHILE FOOD HANDLERS ACTIVELY PREPARING FOODS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED STICKY FLY TRAP ROLLS HANGING IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT TO TEST SANITIZER CONCENTRATION (FOR CHLORINE) FOR THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT TEST STRIPS MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD-UP ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2616905 DATED:05/05/2025 #57---2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. #58---2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND WITH NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 9/8/2026. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 5

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT TWO HANDWASHING SINKS ON SITE. FOUND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK AT 69.0F AND IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100°F) AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS WERE REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD. FOUND A FULL PAN OF FRIED CHICKEN WINGS (87.0F-112.0F) STORED ON THE PREP COUNTER ACROSS FROM THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $75 DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135°F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND TWO BAGS OF RAW CHICKEN IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. TEMPERATURES OF THE CHICKEN RANGED 59.1°F-64.9°F. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0°F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $115 DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005M CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SQUIRT BOTTLES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE LOWER OPENINGS UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WITH SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED SURFACES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

OCT 2

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS: REAR KITCHEN AREA, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO INTERNAL TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE IN REAR AREA UPRIGHT COLD-HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXTERIOR SURFACES OF OUTDOOR GREASE DISPOSAL RECEPTABLE TO BE MILDLY SOILED WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF INDOOR AND OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN STAIRWELL STORAGE HALLWAY (IN REAR KITCHEN AREA NEXT TO ENTRY DOOR). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF CLUTTER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHTBULB MISSING IN STAIRWELL STORAGE HALLWAY WHERE FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURE TO ALLOW FOR LIGHTING OF ADEQUATE INTENSITY FOR THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 23

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 15 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP/DISWASHING AREA AND THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE-MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS AND HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FISH FLOUR AND SEASONING FLOUR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON THE COUNTERS NEAR THE PIT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPERLY SANITIZED CONTAINERS IN BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON BOTTOM SHELVES IN THE FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD ON THE COUNTER NEAR THE THE BBQ PIT TO HAVE OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE MEAT GRINDER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WHERE THE MEAT IS PUSHED DOWN TO BE GRINDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE HOOD TO HAVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SHELVING LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ALONG WALLS OF DRY STORAGE CLOSET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS IN REAR AT THE MEAT GRINDER LOCATION AND IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WHERE THE MEAT IS CHOPPED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE LIGHT BURNT OUT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER STORED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB.

JUL 20

2022

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE MEAT GRINDER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WHERE THE MEAT IS PUSHED DOWN TO BE GRINDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SHELVING LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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OCT 27

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE BASKET INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE

OCT 20

2021

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES TO CLEAN UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE SUPPLIES OR BODY FLUID SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MEASURE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER TO READ HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE BASKET INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ALONG WALLS OF DRY STORAGE CLOSET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT DATED 03/16/2020 NOT CORRECTED: #47 OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD ON THE COUNTER NEAR THE THE BBQ PIT TO HAVE OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 16

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 15 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED OWNER THAT ONCE OPENED, A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS IN THE THFREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE SHELF NEAR THE PIT. THE FOOD IN IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: CHICKEN 58.6F AND SLAB OF RIBS 71.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $120.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COS

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED A CONSTRUCTION WORKER WALKING BACK AND FORTH OUT OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NO CONSTRUCTION IS ALLOWED WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, COOKED, AND SERVED. THE CONSTRUCTION WORKER STOPPED AND LEFT FOR THE DAY DURING THE INSPECTION. (COS)PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON THE COUNTERS NEAR THE PIT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPERLY SANITIZED CONTAINERS IN BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IMPROPERLY UTENSIL (TONGS) STORAGE ABOVE THE COUNTER NEAR WHERE THE HEATED BBQ SAUCE IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER IN ON BOTTOM SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD ON THE COUNTER NEAR THE THE BBQ PIT TO HAVE OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE ONE DOOR COOLER NEAR THE EXIT DOOR, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE HOOD TO HAVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE REAR NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND IN THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN THE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE STAFF RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE LIGHT BURNT OUT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER STORED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER WITH A ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

JUL 9

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

**PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLER.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DATE PREPARED FOODS WITH DATE(FIFO) INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, ALSO NOTED THE CONDENSER UNIT IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

PREMISES HAS NO MOP/SERVICE SINK TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF MOP WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL MOP SINK WITH A BACK FLOW DEVICE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

MAR 8

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE LINERS AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSEREVED BURNT OUT LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSEREVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT SECOND FOOD PREP AREA/ REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH SPLASH GUARDS AT THIS FOOD PREP AREA.

AUG 28

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROVES/SEEMS, ALSO NOTED THE REAR DEEP FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND/OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SHATTER PROOF BULB OR A LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

DEC 7

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MUST REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREA,HAS DARK DEEP OPEN SEAMS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE WALL NEAR THE PREP TABLE OF FOOD SPILLS AND CLEAN THE VENTS OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AR

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPRING

NOV 30

2016

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSSVED 2 OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID CLOSURE,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE WALL NEAR THE PREP TABLE OF FOOD SPILLS AND CLEAN THE VENTS OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR FPOR SELF-CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPRING

APR 18

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET,UNDERNEATH SHELVES,ALON WALL BASE AND CORNERS

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN REAR OF PREMISES

MAY 5

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Facility Condition

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

FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AT RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOOR AT RESTROOM.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

MAR 13

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELD BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET DOOR.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.

OCT 4

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A GASKET FOR THE SMALL WALKIN FREEZER. THE GASKET ON IT NOW IS RIPPED AND TORN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO UTILITY/MOPS SINK ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A UTILITY MOP SINK WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION-VACUUM BREAKER AND HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO BOTH WALKIN FREEZER, WALKIN COOLER AND REACHIN COOLERS.

OCT 16

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Storage shelves inside walk-in cooler rusty. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant. Freezer chest not maintained. Instructed to replace chest cover.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls and ceiling not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to repair ans seal gaps in wall paneling and seal all holes around fixtures and pipes. Must have walls smooth and easily cleanable.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Must install light or bulb in second toilet room.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Exposed handsink not provided in second prep area and utility sink not provided. Instructed to install exposed handsink and utility with hot and cold running water. Second toilet room not maintained. Instructed to repair toilet and handsink. Must have fixtures in good operating condition. Must have exhaust fan installed in toilet room. Water seepage from top of grease trap. Instructed to replace gasket and seal.

OCT 9

2012

FAIL 8 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

Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed and evidence of rodent activity. Observed approximately 30 plus rat droppings in west storage room under pallet and front entry door has 1/2 inch gap at bottom. Instructed to rodent proof front entry door and remove all rodent activity, detail clean and sanitize area and have licensed pest control services premises. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

Ice build-up inside walk-in freezer. Instructed to remove all ice. Storage shelves inside walk-in cooler rusty. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant. Freezer chest not maintained. Instructed to replace chest cover.

Minor Sanitation

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

Interior deep fryer cabinets not cleaned-excessive grease build-up. Instructed to remove grease and detail clean.

Minor Sanitation

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

Front in storage room and under cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Floor not maintained in prep and walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove rust from cooler floor and reseal and replace any damaged floor tile.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls and ceiling not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to repair ans seal gaps in wall paneling and seal all holes around fixtures and pipes. Must have walls smooth and easily cleanable. Coving not installed in areas along wallbase-adjacent prep/storage room. Instructed to install coving.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Light bulbs in prep area and walk-in freezer not shielded. Instructed to install light shields with end caps or install shatter proof bulbs. Must install light or bulb in second toilet room.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet room doors not self closing. Instructed to install self closing device.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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