SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DONALDS FAMOUS HOT DOGS.

YOUR CALL. 67/100

2325 S WESTERN AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 14, 2026 · passed

16 of 26 inspections passed, 6 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 14 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
26
16 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
92
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since May 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 14
2026
PASSED
0 violations
APR 28
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE MANAGERS WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.

MAR 12
2024
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS ON THE CUTTING BOARD OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF BREADING WITHOUT A LABEL THAT SPECIFIES THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS THAT CONTAIN FOOD PRODUCTS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

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

4-603.15 OBSERVED CLEAN-IN-PLACE EQUIPMENT SUCH AS AN ITALIAN BEEF MEAT SLICER AND A DELI MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING CIP EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED RUST UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 OBSERVED THE WALL MISSING COVING AND NOT TIGHT FITTING WITH ABOUT A ONE-INCH GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE WALL LOCATED UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVING AND MAKE THE WALL UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TIGHT FITTING.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

FEB 3
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

FOUND NO HOT WATER ON SITE.HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. HOT WATER RESTORED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

SEP 23
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF TWO REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR STORAGE TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE SAME AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR(WATER DAMAGED). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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OCT 7
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.17 OBSERVED WOOD ON THE WALL LOCATED BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

SEP 28
2020
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE FACILITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND ABOUT 15 RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED ABOUT 25 SMALL FLIES AROUND THE BAG OF ONIONS ON THE LOWER SHELF LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(A).

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

4-101.17 OBSERVED WOOD ON THE WALL LOCATED BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

JUL 11
2019
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED IMPROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHES ON PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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

OBSERVED THE REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE NO COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING, AND REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS/WALL VENT, AND LIGHT SHIELDS FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ABOVE.

JUL 18
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012A. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS WITH PROPER CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE AND EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 6
2018
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012A. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS WITH PROPER CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED A PACKAGE OF RAW GROUND BEEF STORED ON TOP OF A CONTAINER OF PICKLES AND DRIPPING BLOOD ON THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER OF PICKLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE READY-TO-EAT FOODS ABOVE RAW ANIMAL FOODS. THE CONTAINER OF PICKLES WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE 2 DOOR PEPSI COOLER. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE WASHROOM AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE THE STOVE.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 14
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

THERE ARE BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

AUG 3
2017
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING, WALLS, SHELVES AND CONTAINER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISATANCE. -NO CURRENT SERVICE REPORT FROM PEST CONTROL IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK (ONLY 2015 AND 2016). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A REPORT SHOWING SERVICE PERFORMED THIS YEAR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LARGE OPENED TIN CAN OF TOMATO PASTE STORED IN THE REAR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CONTENTS FROM CAN AND STORE IN A FOOD GRADEABLE CONTAINER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

THE REAR/FRONT REACH IN FREEZERS HAS THICK ICE BUILD UP INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS AND THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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

THERE ARE BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

THE CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES. -THE VENTS AND CEILING TILES HAS DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE FAUCET ON THE REAR HAND SINK IS LOOSE AND CRACKED, THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SPROUTS WATER FROM THE BASE OF THE FAUCET WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN BOTH FAUCETS.

AUG 30
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER SHELVES TO REMOVE DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

JAN 11
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF) HELD IN CONTAINERS FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED A SCOOP BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER OF RICE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF ALL THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MISSING AND BROKEN WALL TILES OUTSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 8
2015
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SHAKE MIXER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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

REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS.

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

REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS ABOVE MENU BOARD. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILOES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET ON REAR EXPOSED AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. PROPERLY ORGANIZE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

OCT 24
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,MAINTAIN.

OCT 16
2014
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND ON WALLS AND CEILING NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.ALSO,THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

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

REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND CLUTTER IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AT CORNERS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS,ORGANIZE,REMAINING ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 26
2014
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 25
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.9F. THE COOLER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS,HAMBURGERS,RAW CHICKEN AND RAW PORK. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED RAW EGGS AT 54.9F, RAW CHICKEN AT 52.3F,RAW HAMBURGER AT 52.0-53.7F,PORK CHOPS AT 53.3F,GYRO SAUCES AT 54.1F. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROX.10#'S OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $50.00 PER MANAGER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL GREEN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NEAR THE STOVE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,MANUAL CAN OPENER WITH HOUSING ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER ETC.

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

JUL 15
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NEED TO CLEAN BOX FREEZER REAR EXCESSIVE ICE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHAKE MACHINE.

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

NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRONT GRILL.

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

REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES. CLEAN FRONT DUSTY CEILING VENTS.

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

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.

DEC 12
2012
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 5
2012
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OVER 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES WERE FOUND ON AND UNDER THE SODA FOUNTAIN CABINET AND DIRTY DRAIN BENEATH. OVER 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE CORNERS OF THE REAR STORE ROOM AND TWO DEAD MICE WERE FOUND IN A NEARBY CATCHALL TRAP, THREE HOLES WERE FOUND IN THE NORTH OUTER WALL BRICK WORK, REPAIR THE WALL, CLEAN UP ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST'S AND CHECK THE BUILDING PERIMETER FOR ADDITIONAL HOLES AND HARBORAGE. HAVE THE PEST CONTROL PROVIDER PUT A COPY OF THEIR CURRENT BUSINESS LICENSE IN THE LOG BOOK.

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

THE WALK IN COOLER AND SODA FOUNTAIN SHELVES ARE DIRTY AND DAMAGED. THE CLEAN, REPAIR, RESEAL OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND UNSANITARY SURFACES.

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

THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SODA FOUNTAIN ARE BUCKLING, AND THE BASEBOARDS ARE DAMAGED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, REPAIR THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

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

THE WALLS BEHIND THE SINKS ARE DAMAGED AND UNSANITARY, CLEAN AND REPAIR SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

NOV 9
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. THE LARGE CONTAINERS HOLDING THE FLOUR, SALT ECT NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND HOODS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS DUST BUILDUP.

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA HAS DUST BUILDUP.

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.

JUN 21
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE GASKET AROUND THE DOOR AT THE WALKIN COOLER IT IS IN POOR REPAIR. NEEDS TO MAKE A TIGHT SEAL SO NO AIR EXCAPES.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP. REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IT IS SPRAYING WATER ALL OVER WHEN TURNED ON.

MAY 19
2010
FAILED
0 violations
MAY 18
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP-128.1 DEGREES, CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP-98.1 DEGREES BOTH SITTING ON STOVE TOP AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. CUT TOMATOES SITTING OUT ON TABLE AT 60.5 DEGREES - HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE AND COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. SOUPS MUST BE BROKEN DOWN INTO SMALL CONTAINERS(SHALLOW) AND COOLED TO 40 DEGREES WITHIN 6 HOURS-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL-ALL PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED

CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH AND RINSE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN 3 COMP. SINK-MUST SET UP THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THIS UNIT TO SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL

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

PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER ON PREP TABLE IN REAR, CUTTING BOARDS ON TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CABINET OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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

REPAIR OPENING IN WALL IN WASHROOM. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. PAINT ALL WALLS IN REAR THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMP. SINK

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REAR STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED, MUST KEEP ORGANIZED AND FREE OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.

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