MAR 12
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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2234 E 71ST ST · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 12, 2025 · passed
6 of 11 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 13 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
56
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Mar 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES, TOP OF STOVE AND STORAGE SHELVES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE TOILET IN THE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE.
APR 192024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 19
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK IN THE FURNACE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOOR ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN BEHIND THE STORAGE SHELF AND IN THE UTILITY CLOSET BY THE UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS.
56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
DEC 62023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 6
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
AUG 252022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 25
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE WITH LID AS REQUIRED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALL AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NOV 242021PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 24
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE ANY OF THE REACH COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS WITH FLOUR, SUGAR, AND LOOSE TEA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME WHEN CONTENTS ARE NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED UTENSILS (SPOONS, SPATULAS, ETC.) STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED/WATER STAINED CEILING IN REAR NEAR BACK DOOR AND IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED NO COVING OR BASERBOARD ALONG WEST WALL OF MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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OCT 302020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 30
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD(TURKEY CHILI 138.6F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST VALID CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD) ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN SERVING AREA AND WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 122019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD) ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-601.11 OBSERVED NO INGREDIENT LABELS FOR THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS AVAILABLE FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH INGREDIENTS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS FOR THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER FOR ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS THAT CONTAIN AN ALLERGEN (NUTS, EGGS, DAIRY). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A ALLERGEN WARNING LABEL FOR ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED A ONE INCH GAP UNDER THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED DUCT TAPE BEING USED ON THE COVING BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED THE WALLS NOT FINISH WITH RAW WOOD INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
JUN 52019FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 5
2019
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD) ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-601.11 OBSERVED NO INGREDIENT LABELS FOR THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS AVAILABLE FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH INGREDIENTS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS FOR THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER FOR ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS THAT CONTAIN AN ALLERGEN (NUTS, EGGS, DAIRY). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A ALLERGEN WARNING LABEL FOR ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE SHELVES, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE OVEN BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED A ONE INCH GAP UNDER THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED DUCT TAPE BEING USED ON THE COVING BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED THE WALLS NOT FINISH WITH RAW WOOD INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
APR 52018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 5
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK AT THE THIRD COMPARTMENT; REPAIR LEAK FROM THE PIPE.
MAR 292018FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 29
2018
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EIGHTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES. FOUND EIGHTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM, UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK, IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND UNDER/BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (STOVE, REFRIGERATION UNITS); MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE FLOOR BY THE REACH IN FREEZER; SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR. CLEAN FLOOR IN AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK AT THE THIRD COMPARTMENT; REPAIR LEAK FROM THE PIPE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED STANDING WASTE WATER IN MOP BUCKET; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WASTE WATER FROM MOP BUCKET WHEN DONE USING.
MAR 22017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 2
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN PRE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
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