Chicago
41
BEAT

Cutie Pie'S Kitchen

752 W 78th St, Chicago, IL 60620 · Auburn Gresham · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
41/100

Troubled record — failed 8 of 19 inspections for sanitation, other

Inspections
19
10 passed
Last Inspected
2025-05-29
Pass Rate
53%
8 failures
Score
41/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-05-29)
Failed 8 inspections (2024, 2022, 2021...)
Sanitation issues found across 34 inspections
Other issues found across 13 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
Advertisement · 300×250
🧽
Sanitation critical 34×
📌
Other critical 13×
🚰
Plumbing & Waste minor 11×
🔧
Facility Condition minor
📋
Documentation & Training critical
🌡
Food Temperature serious
🐀
Pest Activity critical
📦
Food Storage & Handling minor
🧼
Employee Hygiene critical
2025-05-29 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYER AND GRILL IN NEED OF CLEANING AND THE BOTTOM AREA OF FRYER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME LOOSE FLOOR TILE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALL; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE LOWER WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE OF THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER EXPIRED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

2024-05-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,EXTERIOR OF PLASTIC FOOD & PAPER GOODS STORAGE BINS

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2024-05-01 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,RICE, DICED TOMATO)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1LB. COOKED RICE-87.6F AND 1LBS. COOKED BROCCOLI-111.4F IN POTS ON TOP OF STOVE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F.APPX. 2LBS.$6.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATIO...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO FOODS SUCH AS 1LBS. DICED TOMATO-73.4F.1LBS.SHREDDED LETTUCE-54.3F.6 OZ. DICED COOKED JERK CHICKEN-62.1F-66.0F INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TABLE TOP REFRIGERATOR AT 51.3F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIOR...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,EXTERIOR OF PLASTIC FOOD & PAPER GOODS STORAGE BINS.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER TO DISPOSE OF TRASH .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2023-06-28 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND/OR PROOF OF OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

2022-08-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2022-08-18 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEHIND PREP TABLE, ON LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE AND STEAM TABLE,ON FLOOR BEHIND SHELVING UNIT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONT...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM SHELVING UNIT AND LOWER SHELF OF REACH IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER

2021-12-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2021-06-17 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACE OF SMALL REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXCESS LITTER ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2386372 ON 8-21-20:51-PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK. 56-MUST PLACE DOUBLE OVENS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. 56-MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

2020-08-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS NEAR DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE DOUBLE OVENS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM

2020-08-18 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
6
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE DOUBLE OVENS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS NEAR DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM

minor Other

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2385709 8/4/20 NOT CORRECTED #54- STILL OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER FOR TRASH CITY DUMPSTER ARE BEING USED .MUST PROVIDE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)

2020-08-04 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 12
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.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,INSIDE OF BROILER AT OVEN,FRYER CABINET,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT AND SINKS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AR...

minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES, REFRIGERATOR,STORAGE SHELVES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Violation Codes: 5-501.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER FOR TRASH CITY DUMPSTER ARE BEING USED AND TRASH ON TOP OF LIDS.MUST PROVIDE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED TRIM AROUND FRONT DOOR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE DOUBLE OVENS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS NEAR DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Violation Codes: 8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2303547 7/23/19 NOT CORRECTED #55- THE WALLS BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER, THE REFRIGERATOR AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, DUST AND SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AN...

2020-07-30 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 18
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP KIT FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1LB. CUT LETTUCE 52.0F..5LB. DICED TOMATO 47.2F. 3LBS. SOUR CREAM 48.7F. 8LBS. DICED COOKED JERK CHICKEN 48.9F-49.3F. .5LB. SHRIMP 47.3F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 47.8F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER WHEN READY.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,INSIDE OF BROILER AT OVEN,FRYER CABINET,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT AND SINKS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATO...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

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.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES, REFRIGERATOR,STORAGE SHELVES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM DISCONNECTED NO PIPE CONNECTED TO SINK.MUST RE-INSTALL PIPES TO DRAIN LINE AT HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER FOR TRASH CITY DUMPSTER ARE BEING USED AND TRASH ON TOP OF LIDS.MUST PROVIDE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED TRIM AROUND FRONT DOOR.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS NEAR DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PLACE DOUBLE OVENS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2303547 7/23/19 NOT CORRECTED #55- THE WALLS BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER, THE REFRIGERATOR AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, DUST AND SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. -THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UN...

2019-07-23 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO CLEAN UP KIT FOR HANDLING VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL THE SUPPLIES NECESSARY TO HANDLE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE WALLS BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER, THE REFRIGERATOR AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, DUST AND SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. -THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND OPENINGS/CRACKS ON THE LOWER WALL AND FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

2018-12-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS, CHEESEBURGER) THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. PRIORITY...

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

2017-10-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED TWO CURRENT FEMALE EMPLOYEES NOT HAVE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

2017-10-10 Fail Canvass
5
serious Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AND BAKED POTATOES WITH NACHO CHEESES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID CER...

serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS/KITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS/KITS TO MEASURE ACCURATE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR PROPER DISHWASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVE FOOD DEBRIS AND BLACK DIRT ON FLOOR BEHIND GRILL, BEHIND CHEST FREEZER, UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND BEHIND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM FAUCETS AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED TWO CURRENT FEMALE EMPLOYEES NOT HAVE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

2016-04-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-04-01 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 13 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE SHELF NEXT TO THE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER. ALSO OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG AN...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD AROUND THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO DIAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. ALSO OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATORS AND ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

2015-12-21 Pass License
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED A LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED THE VENTILATION OVER THE STOVE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. ALSO MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE. ALSO PROVIDE LONG STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOODS.

100
Pepe'S Mexican Restaurants
100
Firehouse Steak & Lemonade
59
J.s. Liquors
63
Fish Unlimited
18
Siblings Soul Food

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Score calculated from inspection outcomes, violation severity & recency. · How we score
View official record on city data portal →
Eat or Beat scores are independent editorial analysis of public records and do not represent official government ratings.