MAR 26
2026
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK #14.
BEAT. 43/100
1208 E 53RD ST · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 26, 2026 · passed
Failed 9 of 25 inspections. 23 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
25
15 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 9 failed
VIOLATIONS
94
includes 23 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Oct 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE, FLOORS NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 262025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 26
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON CHICKEN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON WALLS AND FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 82025FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 8
2025
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING, DRAINPIPE NOT CONNECTED AND WATER DRAINING ONTO FLOOR WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN CORNERS IN PREP AREA, ON PALLETS AND SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON CHICKEN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON WALLS AND FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 272025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 27
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE PIPING BEHIND THE FRYER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
JAN 72025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 7
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR TO REMOVE DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF AND THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND PIPING BEHIND THE FRYER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO REMOVE DUST FROM AIR VENT COVER WHERE NEEDED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE FRONT COOKING AREA TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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AUG 232024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 23
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST. ALSO KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE,DUST AND DEBRIS.
APR 252022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 25
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE FRONT PREP COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER RUSTED. MUST REMOVE RUST.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE, FLOORS NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET WITH A LEAK AT THE BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 172021FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 17
2021
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASH SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. FOUND 40-50 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO FOUND 6-8 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WASHROOMS IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE HANDSINK IN THE MENS WASHROOM IN THE DINING AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA WALL, VENTS IN DINING AREA, VENT FANS IN WASHROOMS AND FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER; CLEAN ALL AREAS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
APR 212020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 21
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
APR 32020FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 3
2020
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSIMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE/WATER HEATER ROOM, 20 MICE EDROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR NEAR WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR HAND WASHING SINK, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN SOUTHWEST CORNER NEAR SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORAGE SHELVING UNIT, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALL UNDER UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
AUG 222019FAILED3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 22
2019
FAILED
3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD, DISPOSABLE RUBBER GLOVES) ON SITE FOR PROPERLY RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A ROACH CRAWLING ON WALL AT REAR AND SEVERAL SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON DOOR CEILING AND WALL OF CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND AT REAR, OVER 35. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
JUN 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD, DISPOSABLE RUBBER GLOVES) ON SITE FOR PROPERLY RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
JUN 112019FAILED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 11
2019
FAILED
13 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 MOP HEAD, DISPOSABLE RUBBER GLOVES) ON SITE FOR PROPERLY RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(E) OBSERVED FOOD TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER NOT TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BATTERY OR REPLACE THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTATINERS NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
SEE VIOLATION #59.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED A BEARD GUARD IS NEEDED FOR THE MALE FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE UTENSILS BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN PRODUCT (FLOUR) INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS PROPERLY BETWEEN USE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 OBSERVED A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED FOR THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE FLOUR DRY STORAGE CONTAINER WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP CHICKEN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2290866 DATED 6/4/19; 38 - 6-501.111: **PF** Controlling Pests (Pest Activity, Harborage) 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 30 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. - OBSERVED ABOUT 80 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, FLYING AROUND AND ON THE WALLS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ON THE WALLS CEILING AND BOXES BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
JUN 42019FAILED13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 4
2019
FAILED
13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE FACILITY IS PREPARING HANDLING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, FISH). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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 MOP HEAD, DISPOSABLE RUBBER GLOVES) ON SITE FOR PROPERLY RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(E) OBSERVED FOOD TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER NOT TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BATTERY OR REPLACE THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTATINERS NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 30 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED A BEARD GUARD IS NEEDED FOR THE MALE FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE UTENSILS BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN PRODUCT (FLOUR) INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS PROPERLY BETWEEN USE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 OBSERVED A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED FOR THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE FLOUR DRY STORAGE CONTAINER WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP CHICKEN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
MAR 302018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 30
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Observed portioned, potentially hazardous foods stored in 1 door freezer near cook line. Must properly label all potentially hazardous foods with name and prep date. Must maintain same.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed large white waste water pipe in rear of kitchen, over dry storage items. Must completely encase waste water pipe to prevent contamination. Must maintain same.
AUG 112017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 11
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT VENTILATION HOOD.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS IN PREP, DINING, AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR VENTILATION HOOD.
AUG 32017FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 3
2017
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 2071439 ON 7-26-17: 22-NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT VENTILATION HOOD.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS IN PREP, DINING, AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR VENTILATION HOOD.
JUL 262017FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 26
2017
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
OBSERVED 4 QUARTS BLUE IVY AND 16 QUARTS MANGO AND BEYONCE OOOH WEE SWEET TEA, MANUALLY CAPPED, NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN REACH-IN COOLERS FROM UNAPPROVED SOURCE. ALL 20 QUARTS OF OOOH WEE SWEET TEA ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MUST NOT BE SOLD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT VENTILATION HOOD.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR VENTILATION HOOD.
FEB 102016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 10
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN MULTI USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FRONT COUNTER. MUST REPAIR WORN BASEBOARD IN THE DINING AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE DINING AND HALLWAY AREAS AS NEEDED. MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
FEB 32016FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 3
2016
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF BOTH WASTE GREASE CONTAINERS AND ON THE GROUND AROUND THE CONTAINERS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN MULTI USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENT COVERS IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND REMOVE DUST.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FRONT COUNTER. MUST REPAIR WORN BASEBOARD IN THE DINING AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE DINING AND HALLWAY AREAS AS NEEDED. MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
DEC 112015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 11
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
spector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING FAN & FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES & TILES IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA,DAMAGED WALL NEAR POP STORAGE IN KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LIGHT SHIELDS AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST RECAULK HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
OCT 152015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 15
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING FAN & FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES & TILES IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA,DAMAGED WALL NEAR POP STORAGE IN KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LIGHT SHIELDS AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST RECAULK HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
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