HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK.
612 S WABASH AVE · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 8 of 26 inspections. 21 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 32026PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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..
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.
SEP 302025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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
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.
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.
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 ALL AREAS.
SEP 232025FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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 . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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 SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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
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.
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.
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 ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
MAR 192024PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 CLEANABLE.
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MAR 112024FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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 CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AND DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT SIGNAGE. MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE.
FOUND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IDENTIFIED AS FLOUR WAS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE.
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 SINK. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. SUGGESTED/RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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.
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.
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 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE AIR GAP (NOT LESS THAN 1 INCH) IN BETWEEN THE PIPE AND FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 312023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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.
JUL 202023FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 AND UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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 TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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 PRODUCT REACHES 41F.
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.
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 COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AUG 192022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SINK IN TOILET ROOM TO BE SLOW DRAINING. WATER FOUND ON FLOOR FROM SINK INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN TOILET ROOMS.
6-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREA; OBSERVED CHIPPED WALL PAINT IN SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
AUG 92022FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SOILED CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN TOILET ROOMS.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREA; OBSERVED CHIPPED WALL PAINT IN SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
NOV 182021PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN SOILED WITH FOOD DERBIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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 TO SEAL.
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE CEILING NEAR THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.
AUG 182020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WHERE NEEDED AND THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES.
MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREAS; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLE IN THE WALL AROUND THE PIPE OF THE HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA ON BOTH SIDES OF THE WALL.
AUG 112020FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WHERE NEEDED AND THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES.
MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREAS; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
SEE VIO #60.
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 VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
JAN 272020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
OBSERVED SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED; MUST LABEL CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE 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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BOTTOM INTERIOR FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND SHELVES INSIDE OF REFIRGERATION UNITS.
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN STORAGE AREA; REMOVE, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN TO AVOID CLUTTER.
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
FEB 142019PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS SIGNAGE IN RESTROOM OF FACILITY UTILIZED FOR EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.
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 AND ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR OF FACILITY . MUST STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 142018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER UNIT LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 62018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER UNIT LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 302018FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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 BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED 30 CONTAINERS OF COLESLAW WORTH $10. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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.
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 BULK SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER UNIT LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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 WATER BOTTLE AND DISCARD THE ICE. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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. 6-501.114OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR AND UNNECESSARY CLUTTER (OLD FLOOR MATS AND OLD EQUIPMENT) BEING STORED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
APR 262018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE (SEASONINGS) CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 MAINTAIN.
APR 192018FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE (SEASONINGS) CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 MAINTAIN.
OCT 302017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Observed excessive rust on wall of walk in cooler. Must remove or paint. Must maintain same.
OCT 202017FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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.
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 maintain same.
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.
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.
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.
APR 182017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS ARE NOT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL. MAINTAIN SAME.
THE REACH IN WHITE CHEST FREEZER HAS THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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 PREPARATION AND DINING AREA.
THE LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER IS POOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 42016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANTATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO ONTAIN SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
3-COMP SINK NOT CLEAN, OLD FIXTURE ON THE SIDE OF DRAIN BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 272016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT WALK-IN COOLR AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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