JUN 21
2024
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CULICHI TOWN.
BEAT. 18/100
7601 S CICERO AVE · ASHBURN, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 21, 2024 · passed
Failed 5 of 8 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
37
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Jul 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 142024FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 14
2024
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-101.11: PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED, NOR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (SHRIMP, RICE). INSTD TO HAVE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND MGR ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM 5/31/24 REPORT NOT CORRECTED. 25- 3-603.11: MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS (EX. STEAK) CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER (STEAK, HAMBURGERS) AND WHICH FOODS ARE RAW (SUSHI, SHRIMP, AGUACHILES) WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
MAY 312024FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 31
2024
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED, NOR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (SHRIMP, RICE). INSTD TO HAVE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND MGR ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. #7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INTERIOR CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE AND SURROUNDING SURFACE SOILED WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS (EX. STEAK) CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER (STEAK, HAMBURGERS) AND WHICH FOODS ARE RAW (SUSHI, SHRIMP, AGUACHILES) WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
SEE 60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 2/3/23 REPORT 2570746 NOT CORRECTED: 41 4-901.12: **C** Wiping Cloths, Air Drying Location OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE COUNTER TOP AND PREP STATIONS. MUST PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. 47 4-101.11(B, C, D, E): **C** Characteristics- Materials for Construction and Repair CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES 49 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, AND HEAVILY STAINED. WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPILLS, SPLATTER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. 55 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. ALSO CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 57 2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) MISSING PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
FEB 32023PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 3
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED, NOR MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (SHRIMP, RICE). INSTD TO HAVE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND MGR ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. #7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE COUNTER TOP AND PREP STATIONS. MUST PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, AND HEAVILY STAINED. WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPILLS, SPLATTER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. ALSO CRAKED FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MISSING PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.
DEC 132022FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 13
2022
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-101.11: PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 Inspector Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED, NOR MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (SHRIMP, RICE). INSTD TO HAVE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND MGR ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 Inspector Comments: MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS (EX. STEAK) CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER AND WHICH FOODS ARE RAW (SUSHI, SHRIMP, AGUACHILES)WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
: 6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES NOTED IN BAR AREA AND REAR PREP AREA.INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A). CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.11(B, C, D, E) Inspector Comments: CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 Inspector Comments: FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, AND HEAVILY STAINED. WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPILLS, SPLATTER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MISSING PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE
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NOV 182022FAILED9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 18
2022
FAILED
9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED, NOR MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (SHRIMP, RICE). INSTD TO HAVE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND MGR ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
OBSERVED UNSAFE, SPOILED RAW STEAK IN PREP COOLER. STEAK IS GRAY IN COLOR AND FOUL SMELLING. STEAK DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $150 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS (EX. STEAK) CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER AND WHICH FOODS ARE RAW (SUSHI, SHRIMP, AGUACHILES)WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES NOTED IN BAR AREA AND REAR PREP AREA.INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A). CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
SIDE EXIT DOOR, NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, AND HEAVILY STAINED. WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPILLS, SPLATTER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MISSING PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE
JUL 162021FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 16
2021
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-204.11 FRONT SERVICE BAR IN NEED OF HAND SINK. MUST INSTALL WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
3-402.12(B) 3-402.12B -NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATING THE FISH SUPPLIED FOR CEVICHE IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLAIMER MUST BE ADDED TO MENU WHERE RAW FISH PRODUCT IS OFFERED FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY PROVIDE.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
4-301.11 ALL REFRIGERATION MUST BE ON AND AVAILABLE FOR TESTING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →