SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DRIPPIN' BITES.

BEAT. 37/100

6808 N SHERIDAN RD · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 1, 2025 · passed

Failed 2 of 5 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
1 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Feb 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 1
2025
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 25
2025
FAILED
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND 10 POUNDS OF BLANCHED POTATOES IN A GRAY PLASTIC CONTAINER ON TOP PREP TABLE BY THE DEEP FRIER AT TEMP OF 46F, 46.9F, 48.2F AND 50F. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG WAS PROVIDED WHEN THE PRODUCTS WERE COOKED. CERTIFIED MANAGER STATED, "IT WAS PARTIALLY COOKED LAST NIGHT, THEN STORED INSIDE THE COOLER." FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. MUST KEEP HOT FOOD HOT: 135F AND ABOVE; COLD FOOD COLD 41F AND BELOW.POUNDS 10, VALUE 5 PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED INSIDE THE FRONT REACH-IN COOLER 15 EACH RE-PACKED ASSORTED PASTRIES SUCH AS CHOCOLATE,VANILLA,STRAWBERRY ETC NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH ALLERGEN LABELS/WARNING. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN SIGNAGE ON ALL PREPARED PRE-PACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. -

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

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE TEST STRIPS.FEW CHLORINE TEST STRIP GIVEN . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE DEEP FRIERS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM 6-5-2024, REPORT# 2595758 NOT POSTED CONSPICUOUS TO CONSUMERS AS REQUIRED. MANAGER COULDN'T FIND IT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-42-010(B). NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED

JUN 5
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

#03) 2-102.14(O)FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOOD MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME

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

PLASTIC CRATED USED TO STORE ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED.PROVIDE A RAISED SHELVES WITH EASILY CLEAN SURFACE

CRITICALPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER IN NEED OF CLEANINIG( SOME GREASE ON TOP THE UNIT).CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE INSECT AND RODENT ACTIVITY

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRANINIG CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED FOR NEW EMPLOYEE,30 DAYS FROM HIRING DATE

MAR 6
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

FEB 22
2024
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SINK CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO KITCHEN/FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN/FOOD PREP AREA. PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, PAPERT TOWEL/ HAND DRYING DEVICE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION :7-38-030(C),

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. ALSO MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR BURGERS ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND TWO DOOR COOLER WITH AIR TEMP OF 59 F. MUST MAINTAIN 41 F AND BELOW. REPAIR ISSUE

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SERVICE SINK BY THE EXIT REAR DOOR

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

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