Harold'S Chicken Shack
Passed most recently but 8 prior failures on record
2026-03-03 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SERVING UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY IN CHEESE SAUCE AND INSIDE PAN OF GREENS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PAN AND STORE IN A CLEAN PROTECTIVE CONTAINER OR SURFACE..
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOP STORED ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND USE A HANGING DEVICE FOR PROPER STORAGE AND AIR DRYING. MUST MAINTAIN.
2025-09-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOORS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN A...
2025-09-23 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP AREA SUCH AS 20-30LBS OF CHICKEN RANGING FROM 50-70F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 20-30LBS AT $150. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW ....
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED ABOUT 10-15 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND 5-10 LIVE ROACH THROUGHOUT DISH/ FURNACE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOORS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN A...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
2024-03-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 4 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14: **C** Handwashing Signage FOUND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AND DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT SIGNAGE. MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food FOUND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IDENTIFIED AS FLOUR WAS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-502.13: **C** Single-Service and Single-Use Articles- Use Limitations FOUND CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE FLOOR AT THE FRYER AREA. MUST REMOVE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE NOT TO REUSE THE CARDBOARD. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability FLOORS BY THE DISH WASHING AREA NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN ORDER TO MAKE SAID SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE FLOOR SURFACE BY THE DISH WASHING AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY...
2024-03-11 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERT...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AND DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT SIGNAGE. MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IDENTIFIED AS FLOUR WAS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND PEST ACTIVITY, APPROXIMATELY 50-70 SMALL FLIES IN AREA OVER AND NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. ALSO FOUND 5 DEAD ROACHES IN THE BACK AREA NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SI...
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
FOUND CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE FLOOR AT THE FRYER AREA. MUST REMOVE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE NOT TO REUSE THE CARDBOARD. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS BY THE DISH WASHING AREA NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN ORDER TO MAKE SAID SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE FLOOR SURFACE BY THE DISH WASHING AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2578838 CONDUCTED ON 7/20/23. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A LARGE WASTE WATER PIPE DIRECTLY IN A FLOOR DRAIN WITHOUT AN AIR GAP UNDER THE 3 COM...
2023-07-31 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED A LARGE WASTE WATER PIPE DIRECTLY IN A FLOOR DRAIN WITHOUT AN AIR GAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE AIR GAP (NOT LESS THAN 1 INCH) IN BETWEEN THE PIPE AND FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2023-07-20 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-501.114 OBSERVED FACILITY INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED THE DISH WASHER WASH AND RINSE CONTAINERS WITHOUT SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT A...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; OBSERVED ABOUT 25 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 67F AND ABOUT 30 LBS OF RAW FISH AT 75F LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL...
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
3-501.13 OBSERVED FACILITY INADEQUATELY THAWING RAW FISH IN CONTAINERS LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS AT ALL TIMES BY USING REFRIGERATION UNITS OR COLD RUNNING WATER (NOT EXCEEDING 70F) UNTIL ...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-601.11 OBSERVED SOME PREPACKAGED DESSERTS (COOKIES, BANANA PUDDING) FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, AND IF ANY ALLERGENS ARE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 200 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND ON BOXES, WALLS, CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER SERVICE C...
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD AS FLOOR LINER. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND ON THE DOOR JAMS OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED A LARGE WASTE WATER PIPE DIRECTLY IN A FLOOR DRAIN WITHOUT AN AIR GAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE AIR GAP (NOT LESS THAN 1 INCH) IN BETWEEN THE PIPE AND FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GARBAGE CANS LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR AND CLUTTER IN BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
2022-08-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SINK IN TOILET ROOM TO BE SLOW DRAINING. WATER FOUND ON FLOOR FROM SINK INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN TOILET ROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREA; OBSERVED CHIPPED WALL PAINT IN SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
2022-08-09 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-57 F. MANAGER DISCARDED 8 POUNDS OF CHEESECAKE, 2 POUNDS OF COLESLAW, 8 OZ OF BANANA PUDDING, & 3 POUNDS OF RANCH ($35). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED DESSERT COOLER WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 46 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 50 SMALL FLIES IN DISH AREA AND THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN PREP AREA, IN CUSTOMER DINNING AREA, AND IN SERVICE LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SOILED CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN TOILET ROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREA; OBSERVED CHIPPED WALL PAINT IN SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
2021-11-18 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK FLOUR STORAGE CONTAINER LOCATED NEAR THE FRIERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD (FISH, FRIES, AND MOZZARELLA STICKS) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISE...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN SOILED WITH FOOD DERBIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING PANELS. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, UNDER THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH AREA, AND ALONG THE WALLS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED ...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE CEILING NEAR THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.
2020-08-18 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 3 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLE IN THE WALL AROUND THE PIPE OF THE HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA ON BOTH SIDES OF THE WALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WHERE NEEDED AND THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREAS; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
2020-08-11 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEEDED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WHERE THE THREE COMP SINK IS LOCATED FOR HAND WASHING; MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWLS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WHERE NEEDED AND THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREAS; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIO #60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JANUARY 27, 2020 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #(58) INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAT...
2020-01-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEEDED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WHERE THE THREE COMP SINK IS LOCATED FOR HAND WASHING; MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWLS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED; MUST LABEL CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NO FOOD ALLERGEN LABEL FOUND ON PRE PACKAGED CAKE SLICES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD ALLERGEN LABEL TO IDENTIFY POSSIBLE INGREDIENTS RELATED TO FOOD ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BOTTOM INTERIOR FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND SHELVES INSIDE OF REFIRGERATION UNITS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN STORAGE AREA; REMOVE, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN TO AVOID CLUTTER.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2019-02-14 Pass Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS SIGNAGE IN RESTROOM OF FACILITY UTILIZED FOR EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATION OF UNUSED AND NOT MAINTAINED EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND IN DISREPAIR IN REAR OF FACILITY. MUST REMOVE UNUSED NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES NOT USED FOR DAILY OPERATIONS. OBSERVED ITEMS A...
57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2018-09-14 Pass w/ Conditions Recent Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17(B) OBSERVED READY TO EAT COLESLAW OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER UNIT LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
2018-09-06 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17(B) OBSERVED READY TO EAT COLESLAW OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER UNIT LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
2018-08-30 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 10 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16 (A)(2) OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, COLESLAW (30 SMALL CONTAINERS), AT THE IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 60.1F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT 41F OR ...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17(B) OBSERVED READY TO EAT COLESLAW OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF A TOXIC SUBSTANCE IN A SPRAY BOTTLE NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE SUBSTANCE, EMPLOYEE STATES SUBSTANCE IS USE THE CLEAN THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY LABEL ALL TOXIC SUBSTANCE CLEANERS TAKEN FROM ...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER UNIT LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 40 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND 1 LIVE ROACH INSIDE OF A BOX IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PES...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-301.11 OBSERVED A WATER BOTTLE STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF ICE THAT IS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION LOCATED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER STORE ANY ITEMS INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE THAT IS USE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION AND INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE W...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 6-201.16(A) OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES THRUOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.114OBSER...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
2018-04-26 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 5 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE (SEASONINGS) CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED SCOOPS BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE MIDDLE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED COLD WATER KNOB STRIPPED ON THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. OBSERVED NO AIR GAP AT LEAST 6 INCHES UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COLD WATER KNOB AND PROVIDE A 6 INCH AIR GAP UNDER SAID SINKS AND MAI...
2018-04-19 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 6 ▾
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID NOT MAINTAINED WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE GREASE DUMPSTER LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE (SEASONINGS) CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED SCOOPS BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE MIDDLE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED COLD WATER KNOB STRIPPED ON THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. OBSERVED NO AIR GAP AT LEAST 6 INCHES UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COLD WATER KNOB AND PROVIDE A 6 INCH AIR GAP UNDER SAID SINKS AND MAI...
2017-10-30 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed excessive rust on wall of walk in cooler. Must remove or paint. Must maintain same.
2017-10-20 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 6 ▾
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Observed hot water turned off at pipe below hand sink in kitchen. Instructed must have hot and cold water (soap and paper towels) available at hand sinks at all times. Operator turned on hot water at pipe during inspection. Hot water is not available...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Observed approximately 25 small, black flies in rear prep area (in rear room, back right side, where 2 compartment sink is). Instructed to clean and sanitize area, and to eliminate pest issue. Serious violation 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed excessive rust on wall of walk in cooler. Must remove or paint. Must maintain same. Observe cardboard used as a liner in areas of kitchen. Must remove all cardboard. All surfaces must be non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintai...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed soiled containers, and excessive dust/dirt build up on shelves in rear prep area, on the right side. Must detail clean and sanitize items. Must maintain same.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed leak at pipes under hand sink in kitchen area. Must repair and maintain same. Observed drain line laying inside hand sink in kitchen area. Must remove. No items may be in hand sink.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Observed mop stored inside mop bucket in rear prep area. Mops must be hung to dry, or be properly stored off the floor and out of buckets to dry. Must maintain same.
2017-04-18 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS ARE NOT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE REACH IN WHITE CHEST FREEZER HAS THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE WALLS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION HAS FOOD SPILLS AND DIRT ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR ARE MISSING, MUST PROVIDE. ALSO, MUST REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR FOOD PREPARATIO...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
THE LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER IS POOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
2016-09-09 Pass Short Form Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2016-08-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 3 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANTATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO ONTAIN SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
3-COMP SINK NOT CLEAN, OLD FIXTURE ON THE SIDE OF DRAIN BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2016-01-27 Pass License 2 ▾
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT WALK-IN COOLR AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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