Chicago
28
BEAT

Food on the Run

8036-8040 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60620 · Auburn Gresham · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
28/100

Troubled record — failed 8 of 16 inspections for sanitation, pest activity

Inspections
16
7 passed
Last Inspected
2025-06-06
Pass Rate
44%
8 failures
Score
28/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-06-06)
Failed 8 inspections (2024, 2023, 2023...)
Sanitation issues found across 44 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 11 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 44×
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Food Temperature serious 12×
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Pest Activity critical 11×
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Other minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling critical
Chemical Safety minor
2025-06-06 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED WORN AND DAMAGED DOOR SWEEPS AT BOTH REAR EXIT DOORS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SWEEPS AT BOTH DOORS AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, FOUND RUSTED SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN UNIT; CLEAN OR PAINT SHELVES, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOT HOLDING UNITS (STEAMTABLE AND HOLDING CA...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE WASHROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES FOR ALL WASHROOM DOORS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT,...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE FURNACE ROOM IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS AND MAINTAIN IN HOODED SYSTEM.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

2024-11-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
9
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER, INTERIOR LEDGE OF ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLES,PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS, UNUSED PREP COOLERS

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MOPSINK STOPPED UP WITH STANDING WATER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,DINING AREA AND FURNANCE ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SEVERAL SMALL HOLES IN THE WALL IN THE FIRST UNISEX TOILET ROOM AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND DISH STORAGE RACKS AND IN FIRST UNISEX TOILET ROOM TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2024-10-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 19
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.(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 BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, MAIN PREP, CUSTOMERS UNISEX TOILET ROOMS PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON ALL INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING WATER ONTO ICE IN BASIN MUST DISCARD ICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS BEING SANITIZED AT 0.0PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED THE MALE DISHWASHER REMOVING SOILED UTENSILS FROM THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT (SANITIZER SINK) THAT HAS 0.0 PPM'S, THEN WASHING WITH SOAPY WATER AND RINSING UNDER ...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 4LBS. COOKED PASTA -55.2F..5LBS. COOKED RICE & BEANS- 73.9F INSIDE OF 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.4.5LBS.$25.(PRIORI...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 59.5F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HOLD FOR THE INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE A COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW. (PRI...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. OBSERVED 125 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON MOST WALL OUTLET CONDUITS, ON MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES, ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO 2- THE DOOR REACH COOLER, ON LEDGE NEAR & ON PIPES AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ON FLOOR BE...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER, INTERIOR LEDGE OF ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLES,PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS, UNUSED PREP COOLERS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MOPSINK STOPPED UP WITH STANDING WATER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SEVERAL SMALL HOLES IN THE WALL IN THE FIRST UNISEX TOILET ROOM AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND DISH STORAGE RACKS AND IN FIRST UNISEX TOILET ROOM TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,DINING AREA AND FURNANCE ROOM.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2023-11-27 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR FROM A LEAK INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER FROM THE FAN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2023-11-20 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 15 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON THE FLOOR IN THE DINING AREA NEAR THE FRONT DOOR, NOTED 10 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, 10 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTTED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO R...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR FROM A LEAK INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER FROM THE FAN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

2023-10-20 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR FROM A LEAK INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER FROM THE FAN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2023-10-13 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS IN THE STEAM TABLE WHICH WAS OFF. NOTED TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES SUCH AS: SPAGHETTI W/GROUND BEEF AT 98.9F, MAC & CHEESE AT 117.7F, GREENS AT 119.0F AND CHICKEN AT 89.9F. A TOTAL 40LBS AT $600 COST WAS DISCARDED AN...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE DINNIG AREA ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE OFFICE AND 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORIT...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR FROM A LEAK INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER FROM THE FAN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SIDES OF THE ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2023-01-06 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2022-10-13 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR PATIO DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FRYER CABINETS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#2560366 7/6/22 NOT CORRECTED. #51-OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#55- OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVAT...

2022-10-05 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 13
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.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED SUCH AS (MASH POTATOE,RICE,PASTA,GREEN,ETC).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:00 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)(CITATION ISSUE...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA DRAINLINE PIPE IS DISCONNECTED WHEN YOU TURN ON THE WATER IT POURS ON TO FLOOR. MUST CONNECT SINK AND MAINTAIN.HAND WASHING SINK IS NOW CONNECTED AND MAINTAINED. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION I...

critical Food Storage & Handling

FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

OBSERVED READY TO EAT PREPACKAGED FOODS SUCH AS (TAFFY WHITE CHOCOLATE & STRAWBERRY COVERED TAFFY GRAPES) ON DISPLAY FOR SALE FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE/NO INVOICE/RECEIPT PROVIDED TO REVIEW. MUST MAINTAIN INVOICE/RECEIPTS. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MA...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT BEING PROPERLY SANITIZED AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED NO SANITIZING BEING USED IN LAST COMPARTMENT ONLY WASHING DISHES AND RINSING UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PLACED ON SHELVES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPERLY SANITIZING ...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 12.5LBS. MASHED POTATO 109.9F. 10LBS. COOKED RICE 98.6F-103.3F. 3LBS. COOKED GRITS 63.7F. 5LBS. COOKED PASTA 54.7F INSIDE OF A HOT HOLDING CABINET. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER . MUST HAVE HOT H...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT HOLDING CABINET AT 78.6F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. OBSERVED HOT HOLDING CABINET NOT PLUGGED IN TO WALL OUTLET. EMPLOYEE CONNECTED HOT HOLDING UNIT IT IS NOW AT 143.5F. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F.(COS...

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. 10-12 LIVE LARGE FLIES,25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES AND ON WALLS THROUGHOUT. APPX. 30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER LEDGE BEHIND BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED ...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR PATIO DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FRYER CABINETS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#2560366 7/6/22 NOT CORRECTED. #51-OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#55- OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR AN...

2022-07-06 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
5
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL NEAR FRONT WINDOW IN DINING WAIT AREA ,DAMAGED WALL NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.OBSERVED SEVERLY DAMAGED FLOORING/FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM, AND DINING/CATERING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO VENTILATION UNIT OVER OVEN.MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION OR REMOVE OVEN FROM PREMISES.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2022-06-24 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 15
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE: MICROWAVE ON CART AND GARBAGE CAN BLOCKING ACCESS TO FRONT HAND WASH SINK. ITEMS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. MUST KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED. COS

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA HAND SINKS. COS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C). CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA HAND SINKS. COS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C). CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD BEING HELD AT STEAM TABLE BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: SWEET POTATOES 75F 2LB, CHICKEN 61.7F 5LBS, PEPPERS 72.9F 2LBS, RICE 72.5F 1LB, BAKED CHICKEN 72.1F 3LBS, CABBAGE 60F 2LBS, DIRTY RICE 69.3F 3LB...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD BEING HELD IN OUTDOOR COOLER: COOKED SWEET POTATOES 53.4F 3LB. APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS, $30 TOTAL. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED ABOVE FOOD. MUST HAVE COLD FOOD HELD AT 41F OR BELOW PRIORITY 7-38-005 (COS) CON...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TEMPERATURE TAKING OF FOODS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 7-38-005 (PRIORITY FOUNDATION). CITATION ISSUED

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 OR MORE RAT/MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES: SHELF AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM, PREP AREA UNDER HOT HOLDING TABLE, FRONT DRY FOOD AREA, DINING/CATERING AREA, REAR UNISEX BATHROOM. OBSERVED APPROXIMAT...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1/4"-1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM OF BOTH FRONT AND REAR (NEAR PATIO) EXTERIOR DOORS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM, AND DINING/CATERING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN BLOODY WATER FROM FLOOR IN OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL NEAR FRONT WINDOW IN DINING WAIT AREA ,DAMAGED WALL NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.OBSERVED SEVERLY DAMAGED FLOORING/FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DIS...

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO VENTILATION UNIT OVER OVEN.MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION OR REMOVE OVEN FROM PREMISES.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAININGS FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2021-02-26 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PACKAGED COOKIES AND DESSERTS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED COOKIES AND DESSERTS.

2021-02-10 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PACKAGED COOKIES AND DESSERTS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED COOKIES AND DESSERTS.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND WOODEN LEDGES IN FURNACE ROOM, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE FRYER CABINET, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON OUTLET NEAR HOT HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2363203 ON 3-4-20 58-OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

2020-03-04 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 2
critical Documentation & Training

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

Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2020-02-24 Fail License
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG LEFT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR AND FRONT DOOR RIGHT CORNER.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR LEADING INTO REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS.

minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS HOT WATER AREA,CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET,FRONT STORAGE CLOSET AROUND PIPES AND WIRES,HOLES IN WALLS LEADING INTO WALLS IN TOILET ROOM,PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN HOT WATER TANK AREA,MISSING CEILING TILES ...

minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON UPPER WALL NEAR HOT HOLDING CABINETS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN HOT WATER AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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Pepe'S Mexican Restaurants
100
Firehouse Steak & Lemonade
73
#1 Chop Suey
50
Captain Hooks of Dan Ryan
36
Three Chefs Resturant

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