SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DOCTOR BIRD'S PATTY SHACK.

BEAT. 34/100

1215 N MILWAUKEE AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 14, 2024 · passed

Failed 2 of 6 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
41
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Mar 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 14
2024
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 OBSERVED RUSTED WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED SHELVES.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH SPILLS AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES AND TOPS, INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND HOT HOLDING CABINETS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM OR REMOVE AND CAP THE WATER LINES. REPAIR THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM OR REMOVE AND CAP THE DRAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND REPAIR THE WALLS SO THAT THEY ARE ALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEAN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR OF THE STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

MAR 7
2024
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN) WERE PREPARED AND SERVED. THE MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPest Activity
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED HANGING FLY STRIPS ON THE WALLS OF THE DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL HANGING FLY STRIPS FROM FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.

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

OBSERVED RUSTED WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED SHELVES.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH SPILLS AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES, TOPS, AND INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS. DEEP FRYER, STOVE, CONVECTION OVENS, HOT HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, GRILL WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM OR REMOVE AND CAP THE WATER LINES. REPAIR THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM OR REMOVE AND CAP THE DRAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND REPAIR THE WALLS SO THAT THEY ARE ALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEAN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR OF THE STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2578617 ON 7/14/23 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE, GRIME, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOORS AND WALLS OF COOK LINE. 56 - OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 14
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS ITEMS, CHICKEN WINGS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 99.3F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $200. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT TCS ITEMS AT OR ABOVE 135F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE, LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, AND DRAWER COOLER UNDER GRILL ALL BROKEN AND NONOPERATIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE, GRIME, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOORS AND WALLS OF COOK LINE AND INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF DUST ON THE VENT INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

APR 19
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN, STEAK). CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN, STEAK). CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT AT DRINK STATION. MUST PROVIDE

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH EXIT DOOR TO DUMPSTER AREA. MUST REPAIR DOOR SWEEP TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD BOXES ON FLOOR AND STORED ON CRATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE THROUGHOUT PREP COOLERS IN COOKING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALL INSIDE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM CRACKED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALL FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

MAY 10
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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MAR 16
2021
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD/ BEVERAGE DISPENSING AREA A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD DISPENSING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER ON SITE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED STEAK ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMTHER IN WALK IN COOLER, AND ANY COOLER WITH OUTSIDE THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER TO ALL COLD HOLDING COOLERS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ONSITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE SANITIZING AGENT FOR THE DISHMACHINE AND THREE COMP SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN REAR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE FOR ANY WASHROOM WOMEN UTILIZE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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