Chicago
41
BEAT

Fat Albert

6854 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60636 · West Englewood · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
41/100

Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record

Inspections
28
18 passed
Last Inspected
2026-02-06
Pass Rate
64%
5 failures
Score
41/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2026-02-06)
Failed 5 inspections (2025, 2024, 2020...)
Sanitation issues found across 65 inspections
Other issues found across 10 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 65×
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Plumbing & Waste minor 12×
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Other critical 10×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Facility Condition minor
Chemical Safety serious
2026-02-06 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Sanitation

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

Open coffee cups for staff placed on prep table, instructed to keep off food contact surface.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Live pottery plant placed in kitchen above food prep area.

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Sink stoppers in poor repair, unable to hold water in 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain good working sink stoppers.

2025-03-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 2
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM AND DRIPPING HOT WATER FAUCET AT FRONT HAND SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 : MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

2025-03-13 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM AND DRIPPING HOT WATER FAUCET AT FRONT HAND SINK.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR MUST STORE OFF OF FLOOR AND PROPER MANNER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM BOTH MICROWAVES & EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2592086 4/3/24 NOT CORRECTED:#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#41-3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON STEAM TABLE ...

2024-04-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 14
critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

2-401.11 : OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE CHEWING WHILE HANDLING FOODS IN FRONT PREP AREA MUST EAT IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON STEAM TABLE AND COUNTER SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON OVERHEAD SHELF OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA,LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

4-102.11 : OBSERVED BREAD BAGS BEING REUSED TO STORE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER MUST USE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLE,GRILL TABLE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,FRYER CABINETS,OVERHEADSHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA, 2- DOOR COOLER STORAGE,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS,COMPRESSOR UNIT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY OVERHEAD PIPE AND LOWER PIPES WITH A BUCKET STORED UNDERNEATH IN BASEMENT. MISSING SUMP PUMP LID IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS & CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREAS

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP,DISH WASHING ,WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

2024-03-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 22
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE CHEWING WHILE HANDLING FOODS IN FRONT PREP AREA MUST EAT IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREA.

critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE GO TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PUT SOAP IN HIS HAND TURNED ON WATER AND WASHED HANDS IN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT OF ME AND THE FOOD MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS ONLY AT DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION ...

critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE RINGING THE REGISTER AND HANDLING MONEY WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON HE WOULD CHANGE GLOVES SEVERAL TIMES THEN GOT A BAG OF HAMBURGER BUNS FROM SHELF WITH THE GLOVES ON AND NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORI...

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. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON OVER THE STAIRS FOOD & PAPER STORAGE AREA AND ON & BETWEEN ARTICLES AND IN LOWER VANITY OF HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CON...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON STEAM TABLE AND COUNTER SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON OVERHEAD SHELF OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Employee Hygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CHANGING GLOVES AND NOT WASHING HANDS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BREAD BAGS BEING REUSED TO STORE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER MUST USE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE .

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA,LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLE,GRILL TABLE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,FRYER CABINETS,OVERHEADSHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA, 2- DOOR COOLER STORAGE,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS,COMPRESSOR UNIT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY OVERHEAD PIPE AND LOWER PIPES WITH A BUCKET STORED UNDERNEATH IN BASEMENT. MISSING SUMP PUMP LID IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM AND LOBBY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS & CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP,DISH WASHING ,WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2023-09-15 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 7
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE DELI MEAT SLICER AND FRENCH FRY CUTTER, DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN BETWEEN USES.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR OPEN AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER IF DOOR IS LEFT OPEN, MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SCREEN DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY POINT.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE: INTERIOR SHELVING & FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND EXTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNITS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE FIXTURE IN THE WASHROOM DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED WALLS AND FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE FILTER IN THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2022-02-08 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 10
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED DAMAGED SPLASHGUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

minor Other

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSESRVED DAMAGED WALL AND BASEBOARDS BEHIND ICE MACHINE, STAINED CEILING TILES AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED WALLS AND FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

minor Facility Condition

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES AND FIVE CUSTOMERS NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT. INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK SECURELY COVERING NOSE AND MOUTH WHEN INDOORS AND ANY PUBLIC PLACE. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDE...

2021-03-11 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BOTTOM STORAGE SHELVES OF PREP TABLES, AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS INBASEMENT AND STAIRS TO BASEMENT NOT MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN.

2020-03-31 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 2
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO OBTAIN SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: SMALL HOLES IN CEILING AROUND PIPING AND ELECTRICAL WIRING. INSTD TO SEAL SMALL HOLES NOTED.

2020-03-24 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO OBTAIN SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLBASE IN CORNERS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SMALL HOLES IN CEILING AROUND PIPING AND ELECTRICAL WIRING. INSTD TO SEAL SMALL HOLES NOTED.

2019-11-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE DRAINAGE PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 58 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENTS WERE MET. ...

2018-12-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY IN WHICH ALL MANAGERS, FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES FOR REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-3...

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND COOKED AND FOODS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS LOCATED IN THE FRONT/REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL RTE TCF FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED AND/OR REMOVED FROM THE ORI...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS STORED IN THE REAR NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENTS WERE MET.

2017-08-15 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

PREP COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKET, TORN, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

WORN AND UNCLEAN SURFACE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTD TO PAINT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE STOPPERS.

2017-06-22 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

2016-08-19 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2016-07-19 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-07-12 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED ROAST BEEF AT 45-47F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 60# OF FOOD WORTH $180. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005...

critical Pest Activity

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

PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WAS NOT PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE PEST CONTROL BOOK MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

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

MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE LEAK FROM THE DRAIN LINE IN THE BASEMENT. REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

2016-06-23 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE LEAK FROM THE DRAIN LINE IN THE BASEMENT. REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

2015-12-09 Pass Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/ OR REPLACE.

2015-01-29 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
5
serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

PIZZA NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION, COOKS PLASTIC WRAPPED PIZZA IN MICROWAVE, WHICH CAUSES IT TO MELT ON PIZZA. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS. INSTD TO REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP PRIOR TO COOKING AND DISCUSSED WITH OWNER ON PROPER TECHNIQUES FOR CO...

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS PITTED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME AND MAINTAIN. RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS. REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES. PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

VENT COVER AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES IN REAR NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME. TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT CLEAN AND WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

STOPPERS IN POOR REPAIR FOR 3-COMPARMENT SINK. INSDT TO REPLACE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO RECORDS, LOGS ON FILE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS.

2014-11-14 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZERS HAS SOME ICE BUILDUP INSIDE THEM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRIPPING WATER WHEN WATER IS OF. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.

2014-01-10 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZERS HAS ICE BUILDUP INSIDE THEM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IST FLOOR AND CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE FAUCET AT THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYS WATER ALL OVER WHEN THE WATER IS ON . MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.

2013-03-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD, TWO DOZEN EGGS, IN PREP COOLER AT 57.2 DEGREES F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISPOSED OF EGGS. APPROX. COST $3.00, WT. 4LBS. MUST MAINTAIN AT PROPER TEMPERATURE, 40 DEGREES F. OR BELOW...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CAN OPENER AGAINST WALL OF FOOD BUILD-UP AT REAR. MUST CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING; MEAT SLICER AND KNIVES/KNIFE RACK AT REAR. MUST CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER MEAT SLICER AT REAR, IN PREP AREA AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT UNDER SHELVING. MUST CLEAN.

2012-03-02 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

MISSING COVER FOR FRONT ICE BIN. PROVIDE SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

DOOR LEADING TO PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.

2011-12-12 Pass Short Form Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT

minor Sanitation

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 FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT (GREASE SPILLS).

2011-09-22 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT

minor Sanitation

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 FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT (GREASE SPILLS).

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING OVERHEAD PIPE IN BASEMENT.

2011-04-21 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-04-05 Fail License
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

100
Nick'S Gyros
96
Checkers Drive-in Restaurants, Inc
52
Homies Kitchen
57
Jimmy'S Best Pizza
45
Bp Fuel & Mini Mart

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