FRIEND BBQ.

Chicago Health Dept

2358 S WENTWORTH AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

2 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Nov 2019.

Last inspected Nov 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
2
VIOLATIONS
11
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
NOV 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT INCLUDING A SANITIZER THAT CAN KILL NOROVIRUS AND FACE MASK; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A SMALL HOLE IN THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR; SEAL HOLE. OBSERVED THE OUTER REAR EXIT SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF OUTER REAR EXIT SIDE DOOR.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER AND GRILL).

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILE AT THE BASE OF THE WALL BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM.

NOV 19
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT AREA AND BOTH WASHROOMS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MANAGER WITH SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGAN CERTIFICATE. OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

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