HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK.
917 W 87TH ST · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 19 inspections. 23 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 232023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR DOOR WITHOUT A SCREEN. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE 2-DOOR COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
FEB 162023PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PESTS ENTRY POINT.
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE 2-DOOR COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(B) Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, ALSO CLEAN PREP STATION, STORAGE SHEVLING.
NOTED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR THROUGH OUT IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN POOR REPAIR AND/OR DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE AS NEEDED.
OBSERVED THE COOK WITH OUT HIS FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
FEB 82023FAILED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN CHICKEN (156.4F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PESTS ENTRY POINT.
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE 2-DOOR COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, ALSO CLEAN PREP STATION, STORAGE SHEVLING.
NOTED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPED UP WITH WASTE WATER AND BACKING UP FROM THE GREASE TRAP TO THE FLOOR. ALSO NOTED WASTE WATER ON THE FLOOR THROUGH OUT REAR DISH WASHING AREA. PRIOIRTY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030(C).
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND DEBERIS. ALSO NOTED ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-020(B).
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR THROUGH OUT IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN POOR REPAIR AND/OR DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE AS NEEDED.
OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REPLACE MISSING FILTERS.
OBSERVED THE COOK WITH OUT HIS FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
OCT 282021PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
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
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN CHICKEN (156.4F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD
OBSERVED 1" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WASTE LINE FROM FURNACE UNIT DRAINING IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED OPENING ALONG BASEBOARD BEHIND FURNACE AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP, WASHROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
FEB 192021PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
OBSERVED 1" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED OPENING ALONG BASEBOARD BEHIND FURNACE AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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AUG 122020PASS W/ CONDITIONS18 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Violation Codes: 2-304.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE CLEAN WORK ATTIRE FOR EMPLOYEES.
Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
Violation Codes: 4-501.1 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FRONT 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS ,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,COOLERS,FRYERS,SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES.
Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
Violation Codes: 6-501.19 Inspector Comments: MUST MAKE TOILET ROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING.
Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AND OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING AND TILES THROUGHOUT.
Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREA.
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FORM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR.MUST REMOVE AND KEEP DRY.
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT HEAT LAMPS.
Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.
AUG 52020FAILED19 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY AND PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN PREP,DISH WASHING AND TOILET ROOMS,ON CONTAINER OF ONIONS AND FLYING AROUND PREMISES AND APPX.5-7 LIVE LARGE FLIES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/5/2020.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
MUST PROVIDE CLEAN WORK ATTIRE FOR EMPLOYEES.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FRONT 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WATER FLOWING FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT TO FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT.NOT HOLDING WATER IN SINK BASIN AND FILLING UP IN OTHER.MUST WELD SINK AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS ,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,COOLERS,FRYERS,SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES.
MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
MUST MAKE TOILET ROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.
MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AND OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING AND TILES THROUGHOUT.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FORM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT HEAT LAMPS.
MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.
MAR 92018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL WALLS NEAR PREP TABLES, BEHIND SINKS AND FRYERS, UNDER HEAT LAMPS AND FRONT COUNTER, IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA.
FEB 222018FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF OF TABLE ALONG SOUTH WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE SMALL FRYER CABINET, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE UNDER HEAT LAMP, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG NORTH WALL BEHIND SAFE AND CASH REGISTER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL NEAR PEPSI COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
LABEL BULK SUGAR CONTAINER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND REPAINT SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD ON BOTTOM OF SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZER, SINKS, SHELVING UNITS.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS(GREASE BUILDUP), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL WALLS NEAR PREP TABLES, BEHIND SINKS AND FRYERS, UNDER HEAT LAMPS AND FRONT COUNTER, IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA.
REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND PERSONAL ITEMS UNDER TABLE IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM UTILITY SINK.
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
OCT 242017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FREEZER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOOSE FAUCET AT WASHBOWL IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENT DEVICE AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE "PEPSI" REFRIGERATOR LOCATED AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 52017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FREEZER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOOSE FAUCET AT WASHBOWL IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENT DEVICE AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE "PEPSI" REFRIGERATOR LOCATED AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 262017FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO "PEPSI" COOLER, UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER TOP, UNDER THE 2-DOOR COOLER AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND INSIDE RESTROOM. ALSO, REAR EXIT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF WITH OVER 1/2 OPENING AT THE BOTTOM AND ON THE SIDE OF SAID DOOR. OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE AND MAINTAINED ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION AND NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE DONE IN 2017. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND SEAL THE SAID DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO PREVENT/ELIMINATE CURRENT PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS/KITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS/KITS TO MEASURE ACCURATE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR PROPER DISHWASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FREEZER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INADEQUATE DRAIN BOARDS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DAMAGED/CRACKED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, NEXT TO VENTILATION IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF PREP TABLE AND FRYERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLES AND CREVICES ON FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE WASHBOWL INSIDE REST ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ABOVE VENTILATION IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WORN OUT CAULKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RE-CAULKING. OBSERVED FOOD SPLASH WITH DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND FRYERS AND PREP TABLES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOOSE FAUCET AT WASHBOWL IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENT DEVICE AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE "PEPSI" REFRIGERATOR LOCATED AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 182016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PLUMBING DISCONNECTED UNDER THE UTILITY SINK AND NO HOT OR COLD WATER TO THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, RECONNECT THE PLUMBING TO THE UTILITY SINK AND TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE UTILITY SINK.
FEB 162016FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO HOT AND RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN SND COLE SLAW) WAS BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PLUMBING DISCONNECTED UNDER THE UTILITY SINK AND NO HOT OR COLD WATER TO THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, RECONNECT THE PLUMBING TO THE UTILITY SINK AND TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE UTILITY SINK.
JUN 192015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZER WITH SPILLS AND ICE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND FLOORS DIRTY ALONG THE WALL BASE, IN CORNERS AND AROUND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE,LITTER AND DEBRIS.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
JUN 102015FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSREVERED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR/ NOT RODENT PROOF (BROKEN LID).ALSO NOTED GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAIN FOUND GREASE SPILLED ON THE LID AND GROUND AROUND CONTAINER. MUST REPAIR DUMPSTER AND CLEAN THE GREASE CONTAINER AND AREA TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZER WITH SPILLS AND ICE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND FLOORS DIRTY ALONG THE WALL BASE, IN CORNERS AND AROUND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE,LITTER AND DEBRIS.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
MAR 242014FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#671168,DATED 3/22/2012 STILL EXIST.34-REPLACE ALL FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR,38-MUST HAVE WORKING VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
SEE VIOLATION #29
SEE VIOLATION #29
MAR 222012PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
PAINT RUSTY STORAGE RACK IN REAR.
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES WHERE NEEDED, AND MOP SINK IN REAR. MUST DEFROST WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED 0N PREMISES MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. KEEP FLOORS AND STAIRS LEADING INTO BASEMENT AS DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. REPLACE ALL FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR.
REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. SEAL ALL CRACKS IN CORNERS OF WALLS, IN BASEBOARDS, AND AROUND PIPES THROUGHOUT.
SHIELD LIGHTS INSIDE BOTH REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR.
MUST HAVE WORKING VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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